Creating digital images for a purpose
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a new image using parts of other images.
Key learning points
- Images can be combined using image editing software.
- Image editing can be planned before working on a computer.
- New images can be created by combining and using parts of other images.
Keywords
Design - a plan to show what something will look like before it is made
Publication - something that is made to communicate information (like a book, magazine or poster)
Common misconception
Save and save as do the same thing.
Pressing save will save the file as the current filename and possibly overwrite an existing file. Selecting save as lets you specify a new file name and/or location.
Teacher tip
This lesson requires pupils to plan their images out on paper first. You should model this and demonstrate why planning is an important step.
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
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is one reason for editing photos?
Q2.Why might you combine images?
Q3.What is the first step in combining images?
Q4.What is the purpose of selecting parts of an image?
Q5.Match the tools to their purposes:
makes freehand selections
selects areas of similar colour
chooses specific areas of an image
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the first step in creating a new image?
Q2.What is one way images can be combined?
Q3.What is the purpose of combining images?
Q4.Match the terms to their definitions:
designing what something will look like before it is made
merging parts of images together
something made to communicate information
Q5.Order the steps for creating a new image:
Q6.What does 'design' help with before editing an image?
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