Ways of Seeing: Drawing and Observation · Drawing & Composition

Tonal Values and Form

Understanding how light and shadow create the illusion of three dimensional depth on paper.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the placement of a highlight change our perception of an object's shape?
  2. 2Why is contrast essential for creating visual impact?
  3. 3How can shading techniques be used to describe different textures?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Visual Qualities and Elements - S1MOE: Drawing and Observation - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: Art
Unit: Ways of Seeing: Drawing and Observation
Period: Drawing & Composition

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