Year 7 - Design and technology
Crating techniques
Communication
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Unit Summary
Pupils will develop knowledge and skills of communication, including freehand 3D sketching using the crating technique. They will learn how to render to show texture and tone. They will also learn how to draw using more formal techniques, such as one-point perspective and orthographic projection.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use isometric sketching and the crating technique to draw 3D shapes.
Key Notes
- Isometric drawing is a 3D representation.
- A box or crate can be used to form the basis of much more complex designs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Isometric: a 3D representation of an object where sides are drawn at 30 degrees
- Perspective: a drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface
- Crating: a technique used to draw more complex 3D shapes
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students might confuse isometric drawing with oblique drawing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Isometric drawing is a 3D representation. A box or crate can be used to form the basis of much more complex designs.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Isometric'
a 3D representation of an object where sides are drawn at 30 degrees.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Students might confuse isometric drawing with oblique drawing. Correction: Use side by side comparisons to allow students to see the distinct differences.
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