non-liquid materials such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, and graphite sticks, used to create marks on paper

a drawing technique where parallel lines are used to create shading or texture

a method of shading or texture that uses intersecting sets of parallel lines to build up tones and create depth

the technique of using fingers, blending stumps, or tissue to blur and soften the edges of marks to create smooth tonal transitions

the range of light to dark tones that can be achieved in a piece of artwork, essential for creating depth and volume

Hand rendered working methods: dry media

Art and design

The basic principles of graphic communication

Introduction to typography and logo

Text type and logo design

Hand rendered working methods: wet media

Digital working methods: manipulating images

Digital working methods: combining images and type

Layout and composition

Graphic Communications: the influence and application of sources

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

Which of the following materials is NOT considered dry media?

What happens when you press harder with a pencil or charcoal?

Which technique involves creating tone using dots?

Why is tonal range important in dry media drawing?

Which technique creates tone using overlapping lines in different directions?

Which tools could you use for blending tones made with dry media tools?

The thickness of paint affecting visibility

Match each term to its correct definition.

The technique of applying one layer of colour over another to create depth is known as {{}}.

What does the "wet-on-wet" technique involve?

Accidental effects like drips and splatters.

Lines and marks made by imitating someone else.

When using wet media, the process of merging two colours smoothly is called {{}}.

Starter Quiz