Combining images
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how images can be combined.
Key learning points
- Different selection tools suit different uses.
- Select, copy and paste can be used to combine images.
- Images may be edited for a number of different reasons.
Keywords
Select - make a choice on a computer
Lasso - a freehand selection tool
Magic wand - a selection tool that allows you to choose areas of a similar colour
Common misconception
There is only way to select part of an image.
There are multiple ways to select parts of an image.
Teacher tip
This lesson provides the opportunity for pupils to discuss the implications of editing images. This could be a great opportunity for a debate around the ethical considerations of image editing.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with software that provides freehand digital painting tools. Examples in this lesson use paint.NET https://oak.link/paint-net
Files needed for this lesson
football-field 1.5 MB (JPG)
running-track 1020.64 KB (JPG)
verge 716.78 KB (JPG)
dog-and-frisbee 548.66 KB (JPG)
house 273.5 KB (JPG)
football-players 437 KB (JPG)
pavement 677.34 KB (JPG)
wood 500.21 KB (JPG)
bench 651.17 KB (JPG)
countryside 417.58 KB (JPG)
car-scratch 215.73 KB (JPG)
holly 730.7 KB (JPG)
ducks-and-ducklings 490.41 KB (JPG)
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of cloning in digital image editing?
Q2.What does the term 'retouch' mean in digital image editing?
Q3.What is one benefit of retouching a photo?
Q4.Which of these is NOT an editing tool?
Q5.Match the tools to their purposes:
add or replace parts of an image
improve or repair parts of an image
remove unwanted parts of an image
Q6.Order the steps for using the clone tool:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which tool allows you to choose a specific area of a digital image?
Q2.Which tool is best for selecting areas of similar colour?
Q3.What is the purpose of selecting parts of an image?
Q4.Which tool allows freehand selection?
Q5.Order the steps for combining images:
Q6.Why might someone edit an image?
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