Manipulating Images

About this unit: Investigate a range of different artistic styles and how they can be recreated using digital art tools. Digital sculpture is also looked at and combined with photo editing. National Curriculum Links – Computing KS2 The content of this plan cover the following National Curriculum strands:  select, use and combine a variety of…

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Digital data

What is a computer? – Lesson 6 Objectives To compare and contrast different types of computer data storage. To understand how computers store and process data. Lesson Resources Lesson slides If possible, collect a variety of different storage devices, old and new (e.g. cassette tape, floppy disk, CD, DVD, Blueray, USB drives etc) A stopwatch…

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Binary and images

What is a computer? – Lesson 5 Objectives To know that digital computers use binary to represent all data. To understand how bit patterns represent numbers and images.  To understand the relationship between colours in an image and data. To understand the relationship between binary and file size (uncompressed). Lesson Resources Lesson slides Binary pixel…

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Binary numbers

What is a computer? – Lesson 4 Objectives To understand and use the binary number system. To convert decimal numbers to binary and vice versa. To know that computers transfer data in binary. Lesson Resources Lesson slides Showing numbers as binary  Binary code problems What is a computer? Lesson 1 – Is it a computer? Lesson…

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How do computers work?

What is a computer? – Lesson 3 Objectives To explain the differences between types of common computers. To understands the difference between hardware and software. To understand and explain key computer hardware components and their roles within a computer system. Lesson Resources Lesson slides My First Computer worksheets Card, Scissors, Glue sticks, sticky tape Drawing…

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Is it a computer? Part 2

What is a computer? – Lesson 2 Objectives To recognise computers in machines around us To understand and explain input and output devices for computers To recognise that a range of digital devices can be considered a computer Lesson Resources Lesson slides Group planning sheet What is a computer? Lesson 1 – Is it a computer?…

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Is it a computer?

What is a computer? – Lesson 1 Objectives To recognise computers in machines around us To understand and explain input and output devices for computers Lesson Resources Lesson slides Group planning sheet What is a computer? Lesson 1 – Is it a computer? Lesson 2 – Is it a computer? Part 2 Lesson 3 – How do…

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What is a computer?

About this unit: Delve into what really makes a computer a computer. Is a TV a computer? Is a fridge a computer? Is a toilet a computer?! It also investigates just what is inside that metal box, how a computer works, memory, data and binary code. By the end you’ll know your RAM from your…

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Presenting their work

Digital Imagery: Patterns in Nature – Lesson 6 Objectives Import music, stills or video into video editing software for a specific project. Arrange, trim and cut clips to create a short film that conveys meaning. Add simple titles, credits and special effects. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides Windows Video Editor (Windows 10) or Windows Movie Maker…

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Creating patterns from photos

Digital Imagery: Patterns in Nature – Lessons 4 & 5 Objectives Use a lasso tool to select specific areas of an image. Be able to resize various elements in a graphics or paint package. Use effects in photo-manipulation software to edit, change or enhance an image. Combine a number of images using layering. Lesson Resources…

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