Drawing with Computer: Drawing with CorelDraw Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 5 Information Technology – Computer Studies

DRAWING WITH COMPUTER: DRAWING WITH CORELDRAW

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES)

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 5

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Drawing with Computer: Drawing with Microsoft Paint Primary 6 (Basic 6) First Term Week 4 Information Technology – Computer Studies

TOPIC – DRAWING WITH CORELDRAW 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Computer Drawing

3. Meaning of CorelDraw and Its Work Environment

4. CorelDraw Basic Tools, Uses and Importance of CorelDraw

5. Practical Activities of Drawing with Computer

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define CorelDraw.

2. Explain the meaning of computer drawing.

3. Identify the CorelDraw interface.

4. Mention common tools in CorelDraw.

5. Draw simple objects using CorelDraw.

6. Save and print drawings created in CorelDraw.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

In the previous lesson, pupils learned how to draw using Microsoft Paint, including how to use basic drawing tools such as the Pencil, Brush, Shapes, Fill Colour, and Text tools to create simple drawings.

Building on that knowledge, pupils will now learn how to draw with CorelDraw, a more advanced drawing application used to create professional designs such as logos, posters, greeting cards, banners, flyers, and other graphic designs. They will also learn the basic tools and functions of CorelDraw.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Desktop or laptop computer

2. CorelDraw software

3. Projector (if available)

4. Whiteboard and marker

5. Sample drawings made with CorelDraw

6. Mouse and keyboard

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Computers can be used to create beautiful drawings and graphic designs. One of the most popular computer drawing applications is CorelDraw. It provides many tools that help users draw shapes, add colours, insert text, and create attractive designs.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of CorelDraw, identify its tools and interface, and use it to create simple drawings.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF DRAWING WITH COMPUTER

Computer drawing is the process of creating pictures, diagrams, and designs using a computer and drawing software.

MEANING OF CORELDRAW

CorelDraw is a graphic design and drawing application used to create artistic and professional drawings, logos, posters, banners, greeting cards, and other graphic designs.

CORELDRAW WORK ENVIRONMENT

The CorelDraw window contains:

1. Title Bar – Displays the name of the current drawing and the application.

2. Menu Bar – Contains menus such as File, Edit, View, Layout, Arrange, Effects, Bitmaps, Text, Tools, Window, and Help for accessing commands.

3. Standard Toolbar – Provides quick access to commonly used commands such as New, Open, Save, Print, Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, and Redo.

4. Property Bar – Displays tools and options related to the currently selected tool or object.

5. Toolbox – Contains drawing and editing tools such as Pick Tool, Shape Tool, Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Text Tool, and Fill Tool.

6. Drawing Page – The main working area where drawings and designs are created.

7. Colour Palette – Contains different colours used to fill objects or change outline colours.

8. Status Bar – Displays information about the selected object, document, and current tool.

9. Scroll Bars – Allow users to move horizontally and vertically around the drawing page to view different parts of the document.

COMMON CORELDRAW TOOLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

1. Pick Tool – Selects, moves, resizes, and rotates objects.

2. Shape Tool – Changes or edits the shape of objects.

3. Freehand Tool – Draws freehand lines.

4. Rectangle Tool – Draws rectangles and squares.

5. Ellipse Tool – Draws circles and ovals.

6. Polygon Tool – Draws polygons and stars.

7. Text Tool – Types words and letters.

8. Zoom Tool – Enlarges or reduces the drawing view.

9. Fill Tool – Adds colour to objects.

10. Outline Tool – Changes the colour and thickness of object outlines.

LESSON 2 – USES OF CORELDRAW

CorelDraw is used:

1. To design logos.

2. To create greeting cards.

3. To design posters.

4. To produce banners.

5. To design invitation cards.

6. To create certificates.

7. To design calendars.

8. To produce flyers and brochures.

IMPORTANCE OF CORELDRAW

CorelDraw helps people:

1. To create attractive designs.

2. To improve creativity.

3. To produce professional graphics.

4. To prepare printing materials.

5. To develop graphic design skills.

6. To save time in creating drawings.

7. To support learning and communication.

8. To prepare for careers in graphic design.

LESSON 3 – PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES OF DRAWING WITH CORELDRAW

The teacher demonstrates the following practical activities using CorelDraw:

Activity 1: Opening CorelDraw

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Click the Start Menu.

3. Open CorelDraw.

4. Create a New Document.

Activity 2: Using Basic Drawing Tools

The teacher demonstrates how to use:

• Pick Tool

• Rectangle Tool

• Ellipse Tool

• Polygon Tool

• Freehand Tool

• Text Tool

Activity 3: Drawing Simple Shapes

• Draw a rectangle

• Draw a circle

• Draw a triangle

• Move and resize the shapes using the Pick Tool

Activity 4: Colouring Shapes

• Select a shape

• Choose a colour from the Colour Palette

• Fill the shape with a colour

• Change the outline colour

Activity 5: Adding Text

• Select the Text Tool

• Type “My First Drawing”

• Change the font, size, and colour

Activity 6: Saving the Drawing

• Click File

• Select Save As

• Type a file name

• Click Save

Pupils’ Practical Activities

Each pupil should:

1. Open CorelDraw.

2. Create a new document.

3. Draw a rectangle, a circle, and a triangle.

4. Fill each shape with a different colour.

5. Type “My First CorelDraw Project” below the drawing.

6. Save the work with the file name My Drawing.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

1. CorelDraw is mainly used for ________.

A. typing documents

B. drawing and graphic design

C. browsing the Internet

D. playing games

2. Which tool is used to draw straight lines?

A. Freehand Tool

B. Pick Tool

C. Text Tool

D. Zoom Tool

3. Which tool is used to select an object?

A. Shape Tool

B. Pick Tool

C. Rectangle Tool

D. Ellipse Tool

4. Which menu is used to save a drawing?

A. Edit

D. View

C. Arrange

D. File

5. Which tool is used to draw circles and ovals?

A. Rectangle Tool

B. Polygon Tool

C. Ellipse Tool

D. Text Tool

B. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

6. ________ is a computer application used for drawing and graphic design.

7. The ________ Tool is used to select objects.

8. The ________ Tool is used to draw rectangles and squares.

9. To save a drawing, click the ________ menu.

10. The ________ Tool is used to type words in CorelDraw.

C. True or False (5 Marks)

11. CorelDraw is used for graphic design. ________

12. The Pick Tool is used to select objects. ________

13. The Ellipse Tool is used to draw circles. ________

14. The Text Tool is used to erase drawings. ________

15. A drawing can be saved for future use. ________

D. Match Column A with Column B (5 Marks)

Column A – Column B

16. Pick Tool – A. Draws circles

17. Rectangle Tool – B. Types text

18. Ellipse Tool – C. Selects objects

19. Text Tool – D. Draws rectangles

20. File Menu – E. Saves drawings

ANSWER KEYS

1. B

2. A

3. B

4. D

5. C

6. CorelDraw

7. Pick

8. Rectangle

9. File

10. Text

11. True

12. True

13. True

14. False

15. True

16. C – Selects objects

17. D – Draws rectangles

18. A – Draws circles

19. B – Types text

20. E – Saves drawings

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that CorelDraw is a computer graphics application used to create, edit, and design drawings, logos, posters, greeting cards, banners, and other graphic designs.

They identified the CorelDraw interface, including the Title Bar, Menu Bar, Standard Toolbar, Property Bar, Toolbox, Drawing Page, Colour Palette, Status Bar, and Scroll Bars.

Pupils also learned how to use some basic CorelDraw tools, such as the Pick Tool, Shape Tool, Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Freehand Tool, Text Tool, Fill Tool, and Outline Tool, to create simple drawings.

Finally, pupils practised opening CorelDraw, drawing basic shapes, adding colours and text, saving their work, and understood the importance of CorelDraw in creating attractive and professional graphic designs for school, business, and everyday use.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays the CorelDraw icon and asks pupils if they have seen or used any drawing software before. The teacher explains that CorelDraw is a computer application used for creating drawings, logos, posters, greeting cards, and other graphic designs.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify drawing software they know and discuss what they can be used for.

Step 2: Meaning of CorelDraw – The teacher explains that CorelDraw is a graphics design software used to create and edit pictures, shapes, logos, banners, and other designs on a computer.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of CorelDraw in their own words.

Step 3: Starting CorelDraw – The teacher demonstrates how to:

• Open CorelDraw.

• Create a new document.

• Identify the drawing page (workspace).

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe and practise opening CorelDraw.

Step 4: Drawing Basic Shapes – The teacher demonstrates how to use the Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, and Polygon Tool to draw simple shapes.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils draw rectangles, circles, and polygons.

Step 5: Using Drawing Tools – The teacher demonstrates how to:

• Select objects.

• Move objects.

• Resize objects.

• Change object colours.

• Add text to a drawing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise selecting, resizing, colouring, and adding text to their drawings.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Draw simple geometric shapes.

• Group 2: Create a simple house using different shapes.

• Group 3: Draw and colour a flower.

• Group 4: Design a simple greeting card using shapes and text.

Each group presents its drawing to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils work together to complete the assigned drawing activities and present their work.

Step 7: Practical Demonstration – The teacher demonstrates how to save a CorelDraw file and how to print a completed drawing.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils save their drawings with appropriate file names.

Step 8: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of CorelDraw, its uses, and the basic drawing tools used to create simple designs.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 9: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and practical questions to assess pupils’ understanding of CorelDraw and their ability to create simple drawings.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the questions and demonstrate simple drawing skills using CorelDraw.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Define CorelDraw.

2. State five uses of CorelDraw.

3. Mention five tools found in the CorelDraw Toolbox.

4. Explain the functions of the following CorelDraw tools:

(a) Pick Tool

(b) Shape Tool

(c) Rectangle Tool

(d) Ellipse Tool

(e) Text Tool

5. Differentiate between the Rectangle Tool and the Ellipse Tool.

6. State five importance of CorelDraw.

7. Mention four items that can be designed using CorelDraw.

8. Explain why the Pick Tool is important in CorelDraw.

9. State three advantages of using CorelDraw for drawing and graphic design.

10. Demonstrate your understanding by opening CorelDraw and drawing simple objects such as a rectangle, circle, and text, then save your work with an appropriate file name.