the arrangement of elements within an artwork

the difference between light and dark, or between elements, to create visual impact

a separate, transparent sheet within a digital canvas used to organise elements of an artwork

the degree to which a layer or brush stroke is see-through

the clarity or detail of an image measured in pixels

Deepening the understanding of the principles of Digital Arts

Art and design

Introduction to animation: bringing digital art to life

Mixed-media digital art: combining traditional and digital methods

Cyanotype: using the power of the sun

Advancing photo manipulation: enhancing images

Advancing photo manipulation: transforming images

Digital painting techniques: brushstrokes and beyond

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

the process of creating the illusion of movement by displaying a sequence of images or frames

a single still image in an animation sequence

a frame that marks a significant change in movement or design

a digital workspace showing the order and duration of frames

using more than one artistic medium in a single artwork

placing different visual elements on top of each other to create depth and complexity

the arrangement of visual elements within an artwork

a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue image using sunlight and light-sensitive chemicals

the amount of light allowed to hit the light-sensitive surface to create an image

an image made without a camera by placing objects directly on a light-sensitive surface and exposing it to light

the difference between light and dark areas in an image

altering or adjusting an image to achieve a desired effect

a digital workspace element allowing parts of an image to be edited separately

a tool-based change to an image’s brightness, contrast, colour, or tone

an image made by combining two or more separate photographs

hiding or revealing parts of an image without permanently erasing

a digital setting that controls how layers interact visually

the transparency level of a layer or effect

the transparency level of a digital brush or layer

the rate at which paint is applied when a brushstroke is made

building up visual effects by stacking elements in separate digital layers

the technique of merging colours or tones smoothly

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