the level on which an object (e.g. text, shapes and photos) can be placed relative to other objects

Using vector tools to draw and modify shapes

Computing

Working with multiple objects

Vector paths

Developing a vector product

Vector markup

Comparing bitmap and vector graphics

In this unit pupils will design graphics using vector graphic editing software. They will apply their skills by creating an illustration, a logo, and icons. Pupils will recognise that objects and be grouped and combined to create new elements and that vector drawings are made up of paths.

Developing vector graphics

What do we call an image made up of lines and shapes, not pixels?

What is the main difference between a bitmap and a vector graphic?

They are described using mathematical formulas.

Why do vector graphics not lose quality when resized?

a single square of colour in a bitmap image

Arrange these steps for changing a shape’s appearance:

Vector graphics are made from pixels and become blurry when resized.

Vector graphics use only photographs and colours.

Vector graphics are always black and white.

Vector graphics do not lose quality when resized.

Which statement about vector graphics is correct?

What do you call the up-and-down direction on a grid?

Which of these would you use to change the colour of a shape in drawing software?

When you click and drag a corner handle of a shape, what happens?

Using vector tools to draw and modify shapes

Lesson outcome