Using the paintbrush tool to create digital pictures
I can change the style of my digital tools to work in different ways in a painting program.
Using the paintbrush tool to create digital pictures
I can change the style of my digital tools to work in different ways in a painting program.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The paintbrush tool can change size to alter the thickness of the stroke.
- Tapping on a touch screen makes dots and holding your finger down makes lines.
- Clicking the mouse makes dots and dragging the mouse makes lines.
Keywords
Paintbrush size - how big the paintbrush is
Click/tap - a short press on a mouse button or on a touchscreen
Drag - when you hold down the mouse button and move the mouse or keep your finger on the touchscreen while moving it
Common misconception
Dots of colour only appear when you click and drag.
A single click with the paintbrush tool will make a dot of colour.
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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
make a dot
make a line