Creativity on the Computer

 Creativity on the Computer Unit 

Goal: To learn how a computer can be used to create artistic projects.


Making a picture of a house in the Paint Program.

Week 1: 
Starting the house painting

1. Click Play to watch the video below of Ms. Branson demonstrating the Paint program. Keep your eyes on the pointer, notice what it clicks and what the different tools do.



2. Open the Paint program by double clicking the Paint icon on the desktop.

3. Begin work on your picture.

4. At the end of class we will save your work to your classroom folder. Make sure you name it with your name. Watch the video to see how.



Week 2:
Finishing the house painting

1. Review the video from week 1 to refresh your memory of the tools in paint. Watch the new video to get ideas on adding more detail to your painting.



2. Open your classroom folder and find and open your saved painting. Refer to second video from last week to see how to open your work.

3. Finish your painting and add details. Save your painting by clicking File and then Save. Close Paint and pick a finished early activity.

Making a picture of a city in the Paint Program.