Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist
I can create shapes and choose colours to make a digital painting.
Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist
I can create shapes and choose colours to make a digital painting.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The paintbrush and fill tools can be used together to create solid shapes.
- Different colours can be used in digital artwork.
- Artists create works of art using different techniques.
Keywords
Paintbrush tool - lets you create colourful marks
Palette - the set of colours you can choose from
Freehand - drawing without the shape or line tools
Common misconception
You should only use certain colours that other artists use when creating artwork.
Art should be created to reflect your own style. Use colours that you think will make your artwork look the best.
To help you plan your year 1 computing lesson on: Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 computing lesson on: Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Pupils will require access to a device with software that provides freehand digital painting tools.
Licence
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