Graphic Package – Corel Draw SS3 Data Processing Lesson Note

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. State the uses of graphic packages
2. Outline the features/components of Corel draw

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: 

• Identification, 
• explanation, 
• questions and answers, 
• demonstration, 
• videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: 

• Videos, 
• loudspeaker, 
• pictures, 
• Data Processing for Senior Secondary Education by Hiit Plc, 
• WAPB Computer Studies for Senior Secondary I by Adekunle et al,
• On-line Materials.

NOTE

Uses of graphic packages (Corel draw)

1. It is used for drawing
2. It is used for manipulation of graphics
3. Used for editing pictures
4. Used for painting
5. Used to apply social effects graphics 

Features/components of CorelDraw

Corel draw window contains the following main parts

1. Menu bar: the area containing a drop-down menu with commands grouped by category.
2. Property bar: a detachable bar with commands that relate to the active tool or objects.
3. Title bar: the area displaying the title of the currently open drawing
4. Toolbar: the detachable bar that contains shortcuts to the menu and other commands like save new etc.
5. Drawing windows: this is the area outside the drawing page of the printable page bordered by the scroll bar and application controls.
6. Drawing page: the rectangular area inside the drawing windows. It is the printable area of your work area.
7. Rulers: horizontal and vertical borders that are used to determine the size and position of an object in a drawing.
8. Colour palette: a detachable bar that contains colours for quick application of full colour or outline.
9. Page navigator or court: the area at the bottom left of the application window that contains control for moving pages or adding pages.
10. A detachable bar with tools for creating, shaping, filling, and modifying objects in the drawing.

 EVALUATION:

1. State the uses of Corel draw

1. List and explain some features/components of Corel draw

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively