Using lines and shapes to create digital pictures
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the line tool and shape tool in my digital artwork.
Key learning points
- Marks can be made using the shape and line tools.
- Shapes can be created by using line and fill tools.
- The undo tool can be used to revert back to previous steps.
Keywords
Undo - to go back one step
Line tool - draws a straight line
Shape tool - draws a shape
Common misconception
I can only use the line and shape tools to make pictures. I can't combine them with freehand drawing or other tools.
You can use lots of different tools to make digital artwork. You can use different digital tools to draw shapes, colour in and add details.
Teacher tip
When demonstrating how to draw shapes, narrate your actions to the pupils so that they understand why the shapes are drawn in that way and what the different parts of the drawing tools are used for.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with software that provides freehand digital painting tools. Examples in this lesson use paintz.app https://oak.link/paintz
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In a painting program, the tool lets you remove marks.
Q2.The tool colours in an area of your painting.
Q3.Which tool lets you make marks in your painting program?
Q4.How should you be careful when using the fill tool?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.This tool is used to draw straight lines.
Q2.What is the best tool for colouring a gap in a shape you have drawn?
Q3.In a digital painting, you can use lots of different tools to make digital artwork.
Q4.Match the tool with the job it does in a painting program:
draws straight lines
fills in a solid shape
used to draw shapes
goes back one step at a time
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