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Drawing with Computer (Cont’d) – Basic 6 Basic Technology Lesson Note (First Term)

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Subject: Basic Technology
Class: Basic 6
Term: First Term
Topic: Drawing with Computer (Cont’d)
Order: Topic 12 of 24 this term
Reading time: 1 min

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Identify drawing packages and their uses

Content

Review of Drawing Packages: Drawing packages are computer programs for creating digital artwork.

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Comparing Drawing Packages

Feature	MS Paint	CorelDRAW	Photoshop
Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard
Cost	Free	Paid	Paid
Best For	Simple drawings	Vector graphics	Photo editing
Users	Beginners	Designers	Professionals

Choosing the Right Drawing Package

For simple drawings: Microsoft Paint
For school projects: Paint, Tux Paint
For professional designs: CorelDRAW
For photo editing: Photoshop, GIMP

Benefits of Computer Drawing

Easy to correct mistakes (Undo button)
Can save and edit later
Can copy and paste easily
Many colors and tools available
Can share digitally
No mess like traditional art
Can print multiple copies

Skills Needed

Mouse or stylus control
Understanding of tools and menus
Creativity and patience
Basic computer operation
Saving and opening files

Activities

Compare features of different packages
Identify which package to use for different tasks
Practice opening and exploring Paint
Discuss career opportunities in digital ar

This term's Basic Technology topics

Basic 6 First Term · 24 topics

The Circulatory System
Athletics: Field Event (Long Jump)
Drawing with Computer
The Human Circulatory System: Blood Vessels
Athletics: Field Event (High Jump)
Drawing with Computer (Cont’d)
Drugs
Volleyball Game
Microsoft Paint
Drug Abuse
Personal Healthcare

See all 24 Basic 6 First Term Basic Technology topics →

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