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Combining images

I can describe how images can be combined.

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Combining images

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Different selection tools suit different uses.
  2. Select, copy and paste can be used to combine images.
  3. Images may be edited for a number of different reasons.

Keywords

  • Select - choose a specific area of a digital image

  • 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.


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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.
Teacher tip

Equipment

The unit models the use of paint.NET but alternative image editing software can be used and modelled to pupils.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of cloning in digital image editing?
to delete parts of an image
Correct answer: to make an exact copy of a part of an image
to change the colour of an image
to crop an image
Q2.
What does the term 'retouch' mean in digital image editing?
to delete an image
Correct answer: to improve or repair an image
to duplicate an image
to resize an image
Q3.
What is one benefit of retouching a photo?
to delete unnecessary files
to change the file format
to reduce the image size
Correct answer: to improve the overall quality
Q4.
Which of these is NOT an editing tool?
clone tool
select tool
Correct answer: calculator tool
pencil tool
Q5.
Match the tools to their purposes:
Correct Answer:clone tool,add or replace parts of an image

add or replace parts of an image

Correct Answer:retouch tool,improve or repair parts of an image

improve or repair parts of an image

Correct Answer:crop tool,remove unwanted parts of an image

remove unwanted parts of an image

Q6.
Order the steps for using the clone tool:
1 - select the clone tool
2 - choose the area to clone
3 - apply the cloned area to the target area

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which tool allows you to choose a specific area of a digital image?
Correct answer: select tool
paintbrush tool
eraser tool
zoom tool
Q2.
Which tool is best for selecting areas of similar colour?
lasso
clone tool
Correct answer: magic wand
crop tool
Q3.
What is the purpose of selecting parts of an image?
Correct answer: to isolate areas for editing
to delete unwanted areas
to resize the image
to rotate the image
Q4.
Which tool allows freehand selection?
Correct Answer: lasso
Q5.
Order the steps for combining images:
1 - select parts of an image
2 - copy the selected parts
3 - paste the copied parts into another image
4 - adjust the pasted image’s size and position
Q6.
Why might someone edit an image?
to delete the image
Correct answer: to improve its quality
to make it smaller
to remove it from a file