Year 1 - Computing
Choosing the right digital painting tool
Digital painting
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of how to manipulate digital devices by using painting tools. They practise by creating digital paintings, gaining inspiration from the work of artists whilst reflecting on their preferences when painting with and without the use of digital devices.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to choose suitable tools and colours to make an image in the style of Kandinsky.
Key Notes
- Different digital tools can create similar effects.
- Different digital tools are used for different tasks.
- Art in the style of Kandinsky can be created using a painting program.
Vocabulary To Learn
- digital: something that is saved on a computer
- select: make a choice on a computer
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The erase tool is always the correct tool to fix mistakes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Different digital tools can create similar effects. Different digital tools are used for different tasks.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'digital'
something that is saved on a computer. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: The erase tool is always the correct tool to fix mistakes. Correction: Both erase and undo tools will remove marks differently and can be used in different ways. The undo tool will remove the whole of a mark made at once but pupils might not need to do this.
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