to think carefully about something, like what you learned or how you felt during an activity

a type of computer image made up of shapes, lines and curves

a tiny square of colour that is part of a digital image

Create a vector drawing

Computing

Shape and line tools

Creating images using vector graphics

Making effective drawings

Layers and objects

Manipulating objects

In this unit pupils discover how to use drawing tools to create vector images. They will recognise that images in vector drawings are created using shapes and lines and individual elements are called a objects. Pupils use layering, grouping and duplication to create more complex images.

Introduction to vector graphics

Vector drawings use shapes, while paint program drawings use pixels

Paint program drawings are always better quality

Paint program drawings use shapes instead of lines

What is a key difference between vector drawings and paint program drawings?

Which tool is most likely used in vector drawings?

What does the term 'reflect' mean in the context of creating drawings?

Arrange these steps to create a vector drawing:

Uses shapes, lines and curves to create images

Made of tiny squares of colour that form an image

The basic units of paint program drawings

Match each term with its correct description:

What does the 'duplicate' function do in a drawing?

Which feature helps you focus on details by enlarging how you see the canvas?

Objects sitting on top or behind each other

How can you move an object to the front in a drawing?

What tool can you use to make sure objects are perfectly lined up in a drawing?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet