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Computer Systems and Architecture · Spring Term

Representing Images in Binary

Students will understand how images are stored as pixels and converted into binary data.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how changing the bit depth affects the quality and file size of a digital image.
  2. Explain the process of converting a simple black and white image into binary data.
  3. Predict the impact of increasing image resolution on storage requirements.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Data RepresentationKS3: Computing - Binary and Digitisation
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Computer Systems and Architecture
Period: Spring Term

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