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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Information Technology IT
Lesson Topic: Manipulate text in graphics (font style, curves)
Learning Objective/s:
  • Select and apply appropriate font families, weights, styles, and sizes to text within a graphic.
  • Convert text to curves (outlines) and edit the resulting vector shapes using node tools.
  • Analyse how converting text to curves affects file size and future editability.
  • Create custom text effects (e.g., cuts, distortions) by manipulating anchor points.
  • Produce a simple logo that demonstrates proper use of tracking, gradients, and strokes.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Computer lab with vector‑graphics software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape)
  • Sample graphic files and a “TechNova” logo worksheet
  • Handout summarising font attributes and conversion steps
  • Exit‑ticket slips or online form for quick assessment
 Introduction:

Begin with a short video of famous logos that rely on custom text shapes to capture attention. Ask learners what they notice about the text style and why it matters. Connect this to their prior experience with basic text tools and outline the success criteria: students will choose fonts, convert text to curves, edit nodes, and explain the impact on file size.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5'): Quick quiz on font attributes (family, weight, tracking).
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain font style options and the concept of converting text to curves.
  3. Live demonstration (15'): Create the “TechNova” logo, convert to curves, and edit nodes for a custom effect.
  4. Guided practice (20'): Students replicate the steps on their own computers, experimenting with tracking and node editing.
  5. Check for understanding (5'): Pair‑share – each student explains how conversion influences file size.
  6. Plenary (5'): Review the checklist, answer any remaining questions.
Conclusion:

Summarise the key steps: choose a font, adjust tracking, convert to curves, edit nodes, and apply fills/strokes. Students complete an exit ticket stating one advantage of converting text to outlines and one precaution to keep file size manageable. For homework, each learner designs a simple logo using the techniques covered and saves both an editable and an outlined version.