That Blue Square Thing

Year 8 Computing – Making vector graphics

Last time you learned the difference between vector graphics and bitmap graphics.

Bitmap and vector graphics

Vector graphics are excellent for logos.

Using Logos slides

Working with shapes

Shapes and text form the basics of most of what you need to use Vector Graphics for. There are lots of interesting things you can do with shapes.

Transparent graphic task

Transparency in vector graphic shapes

Setting up an image

You can use transparency to make a logo like the one on the right with three overlapping circles.

Using shapes guide

Using text guide

Using gradient colours

Using colour gradients adds a little more complexity.

A colour gradient is where the colour fades from dark to light. Using this without a shape outline can be really quite interesting.

This can be a bit tricky, so use the screenshots carefully.

Colour gradients

Challenges

The London Underground uses a design called a roundel as its logo. It's copied and used all over the world as it's such a cool design.

Making a roundel challenge

Can you make an animal face using vector graphic tools?.

Animal face challenge