Shading Techniques: Value and Form
Learning various shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, blending) to create value and volume.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between hatching and cross-hatching in creating tone.
- Explain how varying pressure on a pencil creates different values.
- Design a drawing that uses multiple shading techniques to show form.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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