The Language of Line and Mark-Making · Autumn Term 1

Observational Drawing Foundations

Developing the ability to record from direct observation using continuous line and blind contour techniques.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does looking more than drawing change the accuracy of your work?
  2. 2What happens to the mood of a drawing when the line weight changes?
  3. 3How can a single line convey the weight and texture of an object?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Art and Design - Drawing and RecordingKS3: Art and Design - Formal Elements
Year: Year 7
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Language of Line and Mark-Making
Period: Autumn Term 1

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