The Art of Vector Graphics · Impacts of Computing

Vectors vs Bitmaps

Comparing how computers store images as grids of pixels versus mathematical paths.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does a bitmap get blurry when you zoom in, but a vector stays sharp?
  2. 2In what professional industries are vector graphics most commonly used?
  3. 3Which file type would be best for a giant billboard advertisement?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Creating Media
Year: Year 5
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Art of Vector Graphics
Period: Impacts of Computing

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