Mastering Shading and Tonal Values
Developing skills in using light and shadow to create depth and form in portrait drawings.
Key Questions
- Analyze how different shading techniques create the illusion of three-dimensionality.
- Differentiate between various tonal values and their impact on a portrait's realism.
- Construct a shaded drawing that accurately represents light falling on a face.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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