DIT Part-II Graphic Design Paper - 2nd Term 2026 (Fully Solved). This paper covers Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW and InPage. Complete exam-ready answers for Part-A, Part-B and Part-C are given below for final preparation.
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Zoom Tool (Z): Used to magnify (zoom in) or reduce (zoom out) the view of an image. It does not change the actual size of image, only the view. You can click on image to zoom in, Alt+Click to zoom out. Essential for detailed retouching. Hand Tool (H): Used to pan or scroll around the image when it is zoomed in and does not fit completely on the screen. Click and drag to move the canvas.
Photoshop provides several selection tools. Marquee Tools: Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee for geometric selections. Lasso Tools: Lasso, Polygonal Lasso and Magnetic Lasso for freehand selections. Quick Selection & Magic Wand Tool: Selects area based on color and tone similarity. Pen Tool: For precise, path-based selection. Select Menu: Commands like Color Range, Select Subject, Select and Mask.
Blending modes control how a layer interacts with layers below it. Purpose is to create special effects like shadows, glows, transparency. To blend textures and images together seamlessly. To control light, e.g., Multiply darkens, Screen lightens, Overlay increases contrast. To do non-destructive color correction.
Methods: From Menu: Layer > New > Layer or Layer > New > Layer via Copy. From Layers Panel: Click the Create a New Layer icon at the bottom. Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + N for new blank layer, Ctrl + J to create layer via copy.
Vector graphics are images made up of mathematical paths, points, lines and curves. Unlike raster (pixel) images, vectors are resolution-independent. They can be scaled to any size without losing quality or becoming blurry. Used for logos, icons, illustrations. Software: CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator. File formats: .CDR, .AI, .SVG, .EPS.
A color space is a specific organization of colors. It defines the range of colors (gamut) that can be represented. In Photoshop main color spaces are: RGB: Red, Green, Blue - for digital screens. CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black - for printing. Lab Color, Grayscale, Bitmap. You can choose color space via Image > Mode.
Basic shape tools are used to create ready-made vector shapes quickly. They include: Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Star, Spiral, Basic Shapes. Purpose is to create logos, diagrams, illustrations, and design elements without drawing manually. Each shape can be edited with Shape tool.
A path is the outline or line that makes up a vector object. It consists of nodes and segments. Modification in CorelDRAW: Using Shape Tool (F10) to add, delete, move, convert nodes (to cusp, smooth, symmetrical). Using Bezier / Pen Tool to change curvature with handles. Using commands like Break Apart, Combine, Weld, Trim, Intersect.
a) Ribbon: The Ribbon is the top strip containing tabs like File, Edit, Insert etc. It holds all tools and commands grouped logically for easy access.
b) Text Chain: When text overflows one text box, Text Chain links multiple text boxes together. Text automatically flows from one box to the next. Very important for Urdu book/newspaper layout.
c) Text Box: It is the container where you type and format text (Urdu/English). You can move, resize, and format it. All text in InPage is written inside a text box.
A workspace in Photoshop is the arrangement of interface elements - Tools bar, Options bar, Panels (Layers, Properties, Color etc.) and Document window. Types of default workspaces: Essentials, Photography, Painting, Graphic and Web etc.
Steps to Customize Workspace: Open Photoshop and open a document. Arrange Panels: Drag panels from one group to another, dock or undock them. Close unnecessary panels from Window menu. Arrange Tools: You can customize toolbar via Edit > Toolbar. Set Keyboard Shortcuts & Menus: Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts / Menus. Save Workspace: After arrangement, go to Window > Workspace > New Workspace. Give it a name, select what to save and click Save. To reset at any time: Window > Workspace > Reset [Workspace Name].
Main components of CorelDRAW Interface: Title Bar shows name of file. Menu Bar: File, Edit, View, Layout, Object, Effects, Bitmaps, Text, Table, Tools, Window, Help. Standard Toolbar: Common functions like New, Open, Save, Print, Cut, Copy. Property Bar: Context-sensitive bar shows properties of selected object. Toolbox: Left side vertical bar containing all tools - Pick Tool, Shape Tool, Crop Tool, Zoom, Curve tools, Shape tools, Text Tool, Eyedropper, Fill tools etc. Drawing Page / Document Area: White area where you create design. Drawing Window: Area outside the page for temporary objects. Rulers: Horizontal and vertical rulers for measurement. Color Palette: On right side, for quick fill color selection. Status Bar: Bottom bar shows information about selected object. Docker / Docked Panels: e.g., Object Manager, Object Properties.
a) Creating line: To create a line in InPage, select Line Tool from Toolbox. Click and drag in document area. You can set line style, width, color and arrowheads from Ribbon.
b) Toggle English / Urdu text: InPage supports both languages. You can switch by shortcut Ctrl + Space or by clicking Language button on Ribbon. This allows typing Urdu in Noori Nastaleeq and English in same document.
c) Document Area: It is the white page area where all work is done. It represents the printable page. You can set its size, margins, orientation from File > Document Setup.
d) Insert Table: To insert a table: Insert > Table or from Ribbon. A dialog box appears asking for Number of Rows and Columns. After inserting, you can adjust cell size, borders, fill color and enter Urdu/English text inside cells.
i) Pick Tool: The most used tool. Used to select, move, resize, rotate and skew objects. Shortcut is Spacebar.
ii) Shape Tool (F10): Used to edit vector shapes and curves. With it you can add/delete nodes, convert curves to lines, smooth nodes, break paths, and edit text characters' nodes.
iii) Knife Tool: Used to cut or slice an object into two separate parts. You can cut in a straight or freehand line. After cutting, the two parts become separate objects. Found under Crop tool group.
iv) Smudge Brush Tool: It is used to distort an object by dragging its outline. You can smear inward/outward, create fingerprint or liquid effects. You can set nib size, pressure and amount from Property Bar.