Paper 1: Testimonial

Topic 1 - Get into shapes

1. Creating shapes

● Use tools to draw and modify shapes
● Change the position and rotation shapes
● Explain how z-order determines what is visible

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2. Grouping and editing shapes

● Use tools to align and distribute objects to create uniformity
● Explain how grouping can be used to work with several objects at once
● Combine two shapes using union, intersection, and difference

Topic 2 - Working with multiple objects

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Topic 3 - Paths

3. Working with paths

● Explain that vector graphics are made up of paths
● Create and modify straight and curved paths
● Change shapes to paths and edit them

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Topic 4 - What will you make?

4. Open ended project

● Choose a project and plan a design
● Combine tools and techniques to create a vector image
● Evaluate the project against its given purpose

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Topic 5 - Behind the scenes

5. All about markups

● Explain how markup defines what a vector graphic looks like
● Change an object by modifying its markup
● Plan improvements and implement them to develop a project

Lesson & Task

Unit 12 - Vector Graphics

This unit teaches learners to design graphics using vector graphic editing software. By the end, they will have created an illustration, logo, or icons using Inkscape, an open-source, cross-platform tool. The resources are adaptable to any vector graphics editor. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of vector graphics, enabling them to design anything from logos and icons to posters and complex illustrations.

Assessment

7. End of unit assessment

Reflection

Assessment

Topic 6 - Showcase

6. Bitmap and Vector

● Explain key differences between vector and bitmap images
● Outline which image type best suits which uses
● Evaluate their image against a rubric

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