Choosing the right digital painting tool

Computing

Painting using computers

Using lines and shapes to create digital pictures

Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist

Using the paintbrush tool to create digital pictures

Comparing computer art and painting

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.

Digital painting

__________ means to choose something in a program.

I accidentally drew a circle in the wrong place. It is on top of other marks I have made. Which tool should I use to get rid of it?

True or false? The shape tool is used to change colours in a program.

In a painting program, the __________ is where you choose colours.

True or false? The paintbrush tool lets you paint freehand.

True or false? When creating a digital painting, you must make yours the exact same as a friend's.

The tool that allows you to create even circles or rectangles is the __________ tool.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet