Sketching Designs and Ideas

Question 1

A Sketch

Answer 1

A quick drawing recording ideas.

Question 2

Freehand Lines

Answer 2

Best drawn with a medium pencil and the ladder technique.

Question 3

Freehand Curve

Answer 3

Best drawn with the fingers acting as a natural compass.

Question 4

Crating

Answer 4

Used to draw 3D objects that are based on basic geometric shapes.

1. ) Draw a cuboid where the object will be.
2. ) Shape the cuboid into the object, use the crate as a guide for sizing.
3. ) Erase the construction lines.

Question 5

Grids and Underlays

Answer 5

A tool to ease drawing especially with 3D Shapes. Isometric grids are an example of grids and underlays.

Question 6

Hue

Answer 6

The depth of colour found in an image.

Question 7

Tone

Answer 7

The amount of light in a hue.

Question 8

Ladder Technique

Answer 8

A method of drawing lines freehand.

1. ) Start by drawing a small line. This acts as a guide.
2. ) Draw another small line, slightly overlapping the last.
3. ) Repeat Step 2 until the desired length is met.