Painting using computers
I can use digital tools to draw a picture.
Painting using computers
I can use digital tools to draw a picture.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Digital devices are controlled in different ways.
- The paintbrush tool makes marks and the erase tool removes marks.
- The fill tool adds colour to a closed shape.
Keywords
Painting program - what we use to make digital artwork
Tool - something you select in a program to help you do a task
Erase - a tool that removes marks
Fill - to fill up a closed shape with colour
Common misconception
The screen is like a piece of paper, so you should be able to touch it to draw.
Digital devices work in different ways. Some devices use a finger but other devices can be used with a mouse, a trackpad or in other ways.
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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
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
colours in a solid shape
removes marks
makes marks