CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Cambridge ICT Starters
NEXT STEPS 4279/A
Stage 1: Exploring Images For moderation from 2019
Maximum time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Materials: Resource files: [Link]
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
For Tutor Use
Exploring Images
Pass/ Please
Candidate was able to:
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Create repeating patterns using stamps
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and/or copy tools
Create pictures using a variety of tools
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and effects
Select appropriate objects, copy and
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resize them
Save drafts showing the development of
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the design
Tutors also need to complete and sign the
Learning Objectives Record Sheet for each Candidate.
This document consists of 4 printed pages.
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Next Steps – Stage 1 – Exploring Images
Section A
1 Open the image file [Link] in graphics software.
2 Open the file [Link]. Copy and paste the image into section ‘a’ of [Link].
3 Make more copies of the shape to create a repeating pattern of the image in
sector ‘a’ only.
Your pattern could look something like this:
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4 Create symmetrical versions of your pattern in the other three sections. Use the
copy and flip / rotate tools in your graphics software.
Your pattern could look something like this:
Save this image as [Link].
5 Use the fill and brush tools to add colours and effects to your design.
6 Use the text tool to add your name to the picture. Save the file as [Link].
Print your picture.
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Section B
1 Re-open your image [Link].
Use the select, copy, resize and rotate tools to create a new version of your
pattern.
2 Save this as [Link].
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3 Use colour and other tools to complete your final design.
4 Save this as [Link]. Print your picture.
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