Lines, Marks, and Imaginary Worlds · Drawing and Composition

Observing the Natural World

Using drawing tools to record details from nature, focusing on plants, insects, and found objects.

Key Questions

  1. 1What tiny details do we notice when we look at a leaf through a magnifying glass?
  2. 2How can we use shading to make a flat drawing look like a solid object?
  3. 3Why is it important for an artist to look closely at their subject before drawing?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Awareness of Environment
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: Creative Journeys: Exploring the Visual World
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Imaginary Worlds
Period: Drawing and Composition

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