This unit is an introduction to graphics and graphic file types. The unit explores how bitmap and vector images are represented and stored by the computer. There is also opportunity for you to practise skills in design, photo-editing and image manipulation using a suitable graphics package. The pupils’ final posters are put into an assessment portfolio.
Understand the characteristics of a vector graphic and how it is stored
Experiment with analogous, complementary and monochromatic colour schemes
Create and manipulate a simple group of objects to form a logo design
Understand that text characters are vector-based
Understand how a bitmap graphic is made up of individual pixels
Understand that the number of bits per pixel determines the number of available colours for an image
Compare the different characteristics, strengths and uses of vector and bitmap images
Manipulate vector and bitmap images
Understand how fonts, colours and images convey meaning
Understand the importance of resolution when selecting or printing an image
Learn how to use and manipulate layers to create a final image
Create and save a graphic in a format that preserves the layers
To learn how to change the saturation, brightness and contrast in an image
To learn the importance of white space in a poster or advertisement
Use care and attention when selecting a font to get a particular message across
Understand the importance of consistency in font selection
Understand that using too many different fonts dilutes the message and looks messy
Save the movie poster in an exportable format
Give and receive feedback on each other’s posters
Make refinements according to feedback received
Consider how a movie poster can be adapted for a sequel, maintaining a similar style
