Using Inkscape to create a stop sign

Working with vector graphics

Module - Fundamentals of Digital Imaging

Overview

Learn how to use Inkscape to make bullet holes on a stop sign.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, the student will know how to:

  1. Know how to create polygons and other shapes
  2. Know how to create text in Inkscape
  3. Know how to fill a polygon in Inkscape
  4. Know how to stroke a path in Inkscape
  5. Know how to combine objects in Inkscape

Key Terms/Skills/Concepts

Vector graphics, Inkscape, polygon Fill/Stroke

Detailed Description

  1. Start Inkscape
  2. Watch the above video
  3. Do exactly what the video does to create a stop sign with bullet holes on it (60 points)
  4. Add a pole to the stop sign (10 points)
  5. Find a picture that has crossing roads using Google and paste your stop sign to the picture (10 points)
  6. When you finished, save your design in svg format so that your design can be fully kept (5 points)
  7. Also save your design in PNG format so that you can publish your result (5 points)
  8. Post your resulting images to your D2L (10 points)
  9. Wait for your instructor to grade your work



Sample Result

Stop Sign

Jhutchins-stopsign.png

Cross road

Jhutchins-crossroad.jpg

Stop sign at cross road

Jhutchins-crossroad.png


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