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Year 7 - Computing

Poster planning

Clear messaging in digital media

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will use a range of skills across several pieces of software. They will work between applications to create a poster and slides on a given theme. The unit is designed so that pupils can apply skills that they may have previously learnt as well as those learnt in the unit.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan a poster.

Key Notes

  • Planning is a key part of the design process that can help to improve the finished product.
  • A planning template can help plan and structure the content and layout of a digital product.
  • Sketching can be used to quickly communicate a visual idea.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • landscape: a layout where the width is greater than the height
  • portrait: a layout where the height is greater than the width
  • orientation: the way a rectangular page is positioned for normal viewing
  • colour wheel: a diagram used to represent colours and their relationship to each other

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Plans cannot change as a project progresses.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.

Planning is a key part of the design process that can help to improve the finished product. A planning template can help plan and structure the content and layout of a digital product.

2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'landscape'

a layout where the width is greater than the height. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.

3. Correct this common computing misconception.

Mistake: Plans cannot change as a project progresses. Correction: Initial planning helps focus the purpose, content and layout of a product. However, due to feedback or changing needs, plans may need to be changed as a project progresses.

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