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Drawing Fundamentals: Advanced Techniques · Summer Term

Urban Sketching: Capturing Environments

Practicing quick, observational sketches of urban landscapes and architectural details.

Key Questions

  1. Construct a sketch that captures the essence of an urban scene with limited time.
  2. Explain how artists use line and value to suggest complex architectural forms.
  3. Evaluate the challenges and benefits of drawing directly from observation in a public space.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Visual Arts - DrawingNCCA: Visual Arts - Awareness of Environment
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: Creative Journeys: Exploring the Visual World
Unit: Drawing Fundamentals: Advanced Techniques
Period: Summer Term

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