Shading Techniques: Light and Shadow
Experimenting with different shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling) to create form and volume.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between various shading techniques and their effects on perceived texture.
- Construct a drawing that uses light and shadow to make a flat shape appear three-dimensional.
- Analyze how the direction of light influences the placement and intensity of shadows.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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