Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose and management of layers in graphic‑design software.
• Apply transformation tools (scale, rotate, skew, flip) to modify objects accurately.
• Use alignment and distribution commands to arrange objects with precision.
• Combine layers, transforms and alignment to produce a polished graphic composition.

• Projector and screen
• Computers with vector graphics software (e.g., Illustrator, Inkscape)
• Sample image and icon files
• Worksheet of shortcut tables and checklist
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout of the lesson summary

Begin with a quick visual of a professionally designed banner to spark interest. Ask learners what invisible steps might have been used to achieve the clean layout, linking to prior knowledge of basic shapes. State that by the end of the lesson they will demonstrate correct use of layers, transformation tools, and alignment to meet a design brief.

1. Do‑Now – 5' – Short quiz on layer concepts (visibility, locking, ordering).
2. Mini‑lecture – 10' – Demonstrate creating, renaming, locking and re‑ordering layers; show shortcut table.
3. Guided practice – 10' – Students build a simple multi‑layer composition (background, text, image) following a worksheet.
4. Transform tools demo – 5' – Live demonstration of scale, rotate, skew, flip with shortcuts.
5. Hands‑on transform activity – 10' – Learners apply each transformation to objects and record matrix effects.
6. Alignment & distribution – 5' – Show alignment shortcuts and distribution commands; students align three icons on a baseline and distribute them evenly.
7. Pair work – 5' – Create a banner using all techniques; teacher circulates for formative feedback.
8. Exit ticket – 5' – Students write one tip they found most useful and note any remaining question.

Recap the four key skills: layer management, transformations, alignment, and distribution. Collect exit tickets as a quick retrieval check and assign a homework task to design a flyer for a school event, applying all tools covered.