Lines, Marks, and Making · Autumn Term
Drawing People in Motion
Experimenting with quick sketches to capture movement and action in human figures.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a few lines can communicate a person's action or pose.
- Design a drawing that conveys a sense of speed or stillness.
- Differentiate between drawing a person standing still and a person running.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Foundations of Visual Art
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Making
Period: Autumn Term
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