something you select in a program to help you do a task

Painting using computers

Computing

Using lines and shapes to create digital pictures

Creating digital pictures in the style of an artist

Choosing the right digital painting tool

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

a short press on a mouse button or on a touchscreen

when you hold down the mouse button and move the mouse or keep your finger on the touchscreen while moving it

Painting on paper example

Painting on computer example

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