Drawing with Computer

TOPIC: Drawing with Computer
SUBTOPIC: Identification of Drawing Packages (MS Paint, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
CLASS: Primary 6
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Identify different drawing packages.
2. Mention examples of drawing software.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

Drawing, Paint, Package, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Software

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Computer system with drawing software
• Charts showing icons of drawing packages

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:

Teacher asks: “How do you draw at home or in school? With pencil and paper? What if you use a computer?” Pupils respond. Teacher introduces computer drawing packages.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

Meaning of Drawing with the Computer

Drawing with the computer means making pictures, shapes, and designs using special computer programs (called drawing software or drawing packages).

Instead of using paper and pencil, we use a mouse, keyboard, or even a stylus to draw on the computer screen.

Examples of Drawing Packages

Here are some programs that help us draw and design on the computer:

1. MS Paint
   • A simple drawing tool found on Windows computers.
   • Great for beginners to draw and color.
2. Tux Paint
   • Fun and easy drawing software for young children.
   • Has stamps, sounds, and fun tools to make drawing exciting.
3. CorelDraw
   • A professional tool used to create logos, posters, banners, and more.
4. Adobe Photoshop
   • Mostly used to edit photos and make beautiful designs.
   • Popular among graphic designers.

Importance of Drawing Packages

Why are these drawing programs useful?

1. Neat and Colorful Designs

• They help us create clean and beautiful artwork without any mess.

2. Saves Time

• It’s faster than drawing by hand. You can easily edit, erase, and fix mistakes.

3. Used in Many Jobs

• Drawing software is helpful in many areas, such as:
  • Media (TV, magazines)
  • Education (teaching aids, posters)
  • Advertising (flyers, logos, online ads)

Conclusion

Drawing with the computer is fun, easy, and very useful. Whether you are a child learning to draw or a designer creating posters, drawing packages help you create amazing digital artwork!

[Insert Diagram: MS Paint Toolbar and CorelDraw Logo]

CLASS EXERCISE 1:

List 2 examples of drawing packages.

CLASS EXERCISE 2:

State 2 importance of drawing packages.

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions)

1. A program used to create pictures on a computer is called A. Drawing package B. Book C. Blackboard D. Pen
2. An example of a simple drawing package is A. CorelDraw B. MS Paint C. Photoshop D. All of the above
3. Which drawing package is best for children? A. Tux Paint B. CorelDraw C. Photoshop D. Excel
4. CorelDraw is mainly used for A. Posters and logos B. Cooking food C. Washing clothes D. Playing football
5. Drawing with computer is better because it A. Saves time B. Wastes time C. Is always dirty D. Uses chalk