Drawing with Computer (II)

TOPIC: Drawing with Computer
SUBTOPIC: Continuation of Drawing Packages
CLASS: Primary 6
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Recall the meaning of drawing with computer.
2. Identify more drawing packages and their uses.
3. Differentiate between simple and advanced drawing packages.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

Vector, Image, Graphics, Bitmap, Edit, Design

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Computer system with MS Paint/CorelDraw
• Chart showing logos of Photoshop, Paint, CorelDraw

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:

The teacher asks pupils: “Last week, we talked about MS Paint, CorelDraw, and Photoshop. Who can remind us what each is used for?” Pupils respond.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

Review of Drawing Packages:

• MS Paint → Basic drawings and shapes.
• CorelDraw → Posters, banners, and logos.
• Photoshop → Editing and improving pictures.
• Tux Paint → Drawing for children.

Other Drawing Packages:

1. AutoCAD: Used by engineers to design houses, machines, and roads.
2. Adobe Illustrator: Used for professional illustrations and designs.
3. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): Free software used for editing pictures.

Types of Drawing Packages:

• Simple drawing packages: Easy to use (e.g., MS Paint, Tux Paint).
• Advanced drawing packages: Used by professionals (e.g., CorelDraw, Photoshop, AutoCAD).

Importance of Drawing Packages:

• Makes learning fun for pupils.
• Helps professionals design accurately.
• Produces neat and attractive work.

CLASS EXERCISE 1:

List 2 examples of advanced drawing packages.

CLASS EXERCISE 2:

Differentiate between simple and advanced drawing packages.

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions)

1. A free drawing package used for editing pictures is A. CorelDraw B. AutoCAD C. GIMP D. Illustrator
2. Which of these is a simple drawing package? A. Tux Paint B. Photoshop C. Illustrator D. AutoCAD
3. CorelDraw is mostly used to design A. Houses B. Logos C. Clothes D. Roads
4. AutoCAD is mainly used by A. Teachers B. Engineers C. Farmers D. Doctors
5. Simple drawing packages are A. Difficult to use B. Easy to use C. Always expensive D. For engineers only