a drawing technique that shows how objects appear smaller as they get further away

the spot on the horizon where parallel lines seem to meet

the level where the sky meets the ground in a drawing

the sense of space or distance in a picture

Draw buildings using simple perspective

Art and design

Investigate an architect

Tonally shade architecture

Develop a collaborative group design

Make an architectural 3D model

Present a group design proposal

In this unit, pupils investigate an architect and learn to draw buildings in an architectural style. They may work in groups to respond to an architectural design challenge and design and make a solution in two and three dimensions, before making a group presentation.

Architecture: drawing and 3D design

What does “perspective” help show in a drawing? 

Where is the vanishing point usually placed? 

Match the drawing technique to what it helps show.

the sense of space or distance in a picture.

What do we call the line that shows the viewer’s eye level?

When drawing a building, you draw the {{ }} first to show perspective.

Which of these is an architectural structure?

What is one way architects make their buildings interesting?

Match the word to the correct description.

Draw simple outlines to plan the structure.

Decide whether to use a ruler or draw freehand.

Use curved lines or creative forms to add flow.

Match each design thinking step with the correct action.

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction.

a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.

a detailed drawing or plan used in building design.

Who designs buildings and helps decide how they will look?

Starter Quiz