Digital imagery
Developing photography and image editing skills to capture photos to create an adventure story.
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Creating media: Digital imagery
*Unit changes*
Please note that this unit previously had a Microsoft and Google version. It now has one version however there is a Microsoft and Google version of lesson 3 available. This unit now also has a new lesson 3 option for Sketchpad available. Lesson 5 now uses Sketchpad however the Teacher knowledge section details how you could still use this with Microsoft or Google programmes.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Plan a pictorial story using photographic images in sequence.
- Explain how to take clear photos.
- Take photos using a device.
- Edit photos by cropping, filtering and resizing.
- Search for and import images from the internet.
- Explain what to do if something makes them uncomfortable online.
- Organise images on the page, orientating where necessary.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks 2: Exploring hardware
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Planning a photo story
- To understand and create a sequence of pictures.
Lesson 2: Taking photos
- To take clear photos.
Lesson 4: Searching for images
- To search for and import images.
Key knowledge
Related content
Unit resources

Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y1 Digital imagery
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Digital Imagery".

Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Digital imagery
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Digital imagery'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading – comprehension
RSE: Online safety
Art and design