How Is This Graphic Like
A Computer?
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Unit 30- Digital Graphics
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
Assignment 1THEORY
P1, M1, D1
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Overview Of The Unit
• Fancy That! is a business selling
fancy dress costumes.
• They want to create a website to
advertise their business with a
catalogue the customers can look
through, but first they want you to
produce a series of graphics that
they could use to help re market
them.
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Learning?
• We are learning about:
• L01- All students will understand the
role of a number of pieces of hardware
in the creation of graphics (P)
• L02- Most students will compare
different types of file storage, and
different graphical input devices (M)
• L03- Some students will describe
different forms of user output (D)
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
L01- All students will
understand the role of a
number of pieces of
hardware in the creation of
graphics (P)
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
What Are Digital
Graphics?
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Digital Graphics
• Digital graphics are electronic
graphics that are created using a
computer device or software on that
computer
• They mimic hand drawn graphics or
artwork
• They are used in all types of posters,
digital media, documents and
websites
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 1- 2 MINUTES
• Get into groups of 3
• What are the pieces of hardware in a
computer that are related to the
creation / storage of graphics?
• Write suggestions on the board.
Next Slide has some answers!
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
What Do I Have Research and
Write About?
• You should explain each of the following in terms of
their impact on graphics or the creation of the
graphics in terms of types, ease and quality:
• Hardware:
– graphics card features; internal memory eg cache,
RAM; processors; other hardware eg digital camera
drivers and card; file storage eg CD ROM, hard drive,
flash cards, USB storage devices; input devices eg
graphics tablet, mouse, digital camera, scanner
• Output medium:
– printer; computer monitor; other eg mobile phone,
PDA, plotter
• Software:
– vector based eg CorelDRAW; bitmap eg Paintshop Pro,
Paint; photo manipulation eg Photoshop; others eg
image viewers, photo galleries, file conversion
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 2- Card Sort
• Hardware helps the creation and
storage of digital graphics
• Using the cards match the piece of
hardware to the description
• You have 2 minutes
• PTO for correct answers!
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
L02- Most students will
compare different types of
file storage, and different
graphical input devices (M)
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 3- A3 MINDMAP
• You need to create an A3 poster on
how ONE piece of hardware helps
create or store really good graphics
• Need:
– Title
– Catchy drawings
– Explanation of terms
EDMODO
• To help you there is a sheet
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Input
• To input digital graphics you can do this
by:
• Graphic Tablets
– Separate touch pad or on-screen LCD
– Direct input
• Digital camera– quality depends on lens and pixel of
camera
• Handheld or Flatbed Scanner
– Analogue image to digital
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
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BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
• VIDEO
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L03- Some students can
describe the output for
digital graphics
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
What Are The Outputs Of
Digital Graphics?
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
• Printer
• Monitor
• Digital Devices
– PDA
– Plotter
– Vinyl Cutters
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
WHAT FORMAT OF GRAPHICS
CAN BE PRINTED ON A PRINTER?
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
PRINTER OUTPUT
• Dye sublimation printers
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx
kjKB1gfvQ
• Solid Ink Printers
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKwqFsCiQ
• UV Printer/Cutter
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI
jf_mDEfM0
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
What Is A Plotter?
• The plotter is a
computer printer for printing vector
graphics. In the past, plotters were
used in applications such as computeraided design, though they have
generally been replaced with wideformat conventional printers.
• A plotter gives a hard copy of the
output. It draws pictures on paper
using a pen.
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 4- What Are…
• Create a Word document
• Create a table to explain what are:
– Inkjet printers
– Colour laser printers
– Dye sublimation printers
– Solid ink printers
• Make sure you research using all of
the resources available
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 5- Computer
Monitors
• What are the best monitors on
the market for digital graphic
design?
– What makes it so good?
– How much are they?
– What is Colorimeter?
USE EDMODO GROUP: e2hnm6 TO
SHARE CLASS INFORMATION
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Other display devices
• They include:
– Digital Cameras
– Mobile Phones
– Smartphones
– Tablets
– PDA
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Challenge 5 & Homework
• Start your report for P1 Assignment 1. Basically you should
explain each of the following in terms of their impact on
graphics or the creation of the graphics in terms of types,
ease and quality:
• Hardware:
– graphics card features; internal memory eg cache, RAM;
processors; other hardware eg digital camera drivers
and card; file storage eg CD ROM, hard drive, flash
cards, USB storage devices;
• Input medium:
• graphics tablet, mouse, digital camera, scanner
• Output medium:
– printer; computer monitor; other eg mobile phone,
PDA, plotter
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics
TOPIC
Resources
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Assignment 1 Brief
Unit 30 Student book
Websites listed in this powerpoint
> Another school BTEC site: http://daniellemalcolmcollege.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/p1.html
• > Graphics Cardshttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/graphicscard1.htm
• > Graphics Cards and RAMhttp://www.ehow.com/facts_6919000_relationshipbetween-graphic-card-ram.html
• > Internal Memoryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_data_storage
BTEC Level 3
Unit 30
Graphics
LEARNING
L01- All students
will understand
the role of a
number of pieces
of hardware in the
creation of
graphics (P)
L02- Most
students will
compare different
types of file
storage, and
different graphical
input devices (M)
L03- Some
students can
describe the
output for digital
graphics