Shape and line tools
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise vector drawings and use shape and line tools
Key learning points
- Vector drawings are made up of shapes.
- Shapes can be drawn with line and shape tools.
- Vector drawings are different to paper-based drawings.
Keywords
Vector - a type of computer image made up of shapes, lines and curves
Shape - a flat object like a square or circle that you can use to build a picture
Tool - something you click to help you draw, move, or change parts of your picture
Common misconception
Vector drawings are the same as paper-based drawings.
Vector drawings are made up of shapes layered together, not single lines drawn.
Teacher tip
Model the use of shape and line tools slowly and clearly, as even confident pupils may need time to master accurate dragging and placement.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with drawing software. Examples in this lesson use Google Drawings https://oak.link/google-drawings
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where might you have seen digital images in real life?
Q2.What is a computer graphic?
Q3.Which of these is an example of a computer graphic?
Q4.What shapes might be used to create a computer graphic?
Q5.How can you save a computer graphic?
Q6.Arrange these in the correct order to create a basic computer graphic:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a vector drawing made up of?
Q2.Which tool would you use to draw a straight line in a vector drawing?
Q3.How are vector drawings different from paper-based drawings?
Q4.What is a shape in the context of vector drawings?
Q5.Match the action to its purpose:
creating a circle or square
drawing a straight line
keeping your work for later use
Q6.How are vector drawings different from paper-based drawings?
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