Choosing the right digital painting tool
I can choose suitable tools and colours to make an image in the style of Kandinsky.
Choosing the right digital painting tool
I can choose suitable tools and colours to make an image in the style of Kandinsky.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different digital tools can create similar effects.
- Different digital tools are used for different tasks.
- Art in the style of Kandinsky can be created using a painting program.
Keywords
Digital - something that is saved on a computer
Select - make a choice on a computer
Common misconception
The erase tool is always the correct tool to fix mistakes.
Both erase and undo tools will remove marks differently and can be used in different ways. The undo tool will remove the whole of a mark made at once but pupils might not need to do this.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Pupils will require access to a device with software that provides freehand digital painting tools.