the origin of the light (e.g. torch, phone light, lamp)

the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor during a photograph

the arrangement of visual elements within an artwork

the difference between light and dark areas in an image

Drawing skills: drawing with light

Art and design

Drawing across disciplines

Drawing skills: key concepts techniques and exercises

Drawing skills: experimental mark-making and breaking the rules

Drawing skills: materials equipment and surfaces

Drawing skills: observational line and tone

Drawing skills: freehand and visual thinking

Drawing skills: space layering and composition

Drawing skills: digital drawing

Drawing skills: drawing with 3D

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

Shading with pencils to show light and dark

Using light sources and photography to create images

What do you think the term “drawing with light” could mean in art?

True or false? To capture trails of light in photography, a long exposure (slow shutter speed) is needed.

The amount of time the shutter stays open

Match the camera setting to what it controls:

Highlighting differences between light and dark areas

What does contrast mean in a light drawing?

Why might an artist use a tripod when drawing with light?

True or false? Working in groups can make light drawings more dynamic because more people can “draw” at once.

Drawing skills: drawing with light

Lesson outcome