to change where an object is placed on the canvas

a small square or circle on the edge of a shape that you can click and drag to resize or rotate the shape.

Creating images using vector graphics

Computing

Shape and line tools

Making effective drawings

Layers and objects

Manipulating objects

Create a vector drawing

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

What happens when you duplicate an object in a vector drawing?

What is the small square or circle on the edge of a shape used to resize or rotate it?

Why are vector drawings different to paper-based drawings?

What is the purpose of resizing an object?

How are vector drawings different from paper-based drawings?

a flat object like a square or circle used to build pictures

Which of these is an example of a vector drawing?

Which tool would you use to draw a circle in a vector drawing?

Creating images using vector graphics

Lesson outcome