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

True or false? A mobile phone is controlled by a mouse.

Match the tool with the job it does in a painting program:

What do you have to be careful with when you use the fill tool?

If I make a mistake, I can remove marks with the {{}} tool.

What do we look at to see pictures on a computer?

Which device can we use to create pictures?

How do you switch on a computer or tablet?

Starter Quiz

What do we look at to see pictures on a computer?