Purpose: To realize the concept of one’s thoughts and how it can be communicated to others better though the use of a sketch or drawing
Sketching ‘Rules’
- Sketch quickly!
- The sketch is not to scale
- Perfection is less important than being neat and simple
- Make it proportional
Activity 1: Orthographic Views
- Introductions and explanation and purpose
- Tasks and practice: Sketch Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4 in composition book
- Tasks: See album of various shapes. Choose 3 and sketch
Having trouble? Think you CAN’T sketch these?
Activity 2: Isometric Views
- Introductions and explanation and purpose
- Tasks and practice: Sketch Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4 in isometric view in composition book
- More reading on isometric views: example 1 Sketching blocks Rounded corners example Intersections example Drawing simple rounds How to sketch like a product designer
Activity 3: Adding Dimensions to the Isometric blocks
- Lecture: Explanation and purpose
- Task: Using correct dimensioning guidelines, measure the ‘actual’ dimensions asked for in the link below. Do this with your group, making sure everyone has the same dimensions. Put those dimensions on one of your best isometric sketches in your composition book
- Click here for dimensions of blocks #1, #2, and #3
Miscellaneous Links
- Orthographic Projection
Great intro to 3-view drawings. First half is best for 7th grade. - Third projection
- Orthographic animation*
Measuring
- Metric Ruler explanation
- How to read a tape measure – You Tube
