Lines, Marks, and Meanings · Autumn Term

Observational Sketching

Developing the skill of looking closely at natural objects to record detail and form.

Key Questions

  1. 1What details do we see when we look at an object for five minutes versus five seconds?
  2. 2How can we represent a 3D object on a 2D surface?
  3. 3Why is it important for an artist to draw what they actually see rather than what they think they see?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist's Journey
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Meanings
Period: Autumn Term

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