Data Representation and Binary · Autumn Term
Representing Images: Pixels and Resolution
Students understand how images are digitized using pixels, color depth, and resolution.
Key Questions
- Explain how increasing resolution affects both image quality and file size.
- Design a simple image using a grid of pixels and binary color codes.
- Compare different color depth options and their impact on image fidelity.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Computing - Data RepresentationKS3: Computing - Digitising Media
Year: Year 8
Subject: Computing
Unit: Data Representation and Binary
Period: Autumn Term
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