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Lesson 3 of 6
Drawing like an architect
I can use different lines and shapes to draw key features of buildings.
Lesson 3 of 6
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Drawing like an architect
I can use different lines and shapes to draw key features of buildings.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Architects create architectural drawings to share their ideas and so that builders know what to build.
- Buildings have key features such as arches, columns, windows and domes.
- Architects often use straight and curved lines to create simple, clear architectural sketches.
Keywords
Architect - a person who designs buildings and helps plan how they will be built
Architectural drawings - a drawn plan to show how a building will look once built and how to build it
Horizontal - a line that runs from left to right across a space
Vertical - a line which runs up and down a space
Common misconception
All architectural designs are symmetrical.
Some buildings are also asymmetrical.
Children may find it useful to draw on squared paper.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.What is charcoal?
What is charcoal?
how light or dark a shade is, including black, white and greys
shapes that have lots of parts or details
Q2.Charcoal is a great tool for artists to create drawings because it can be used to create ...
Charcoal is a great tool for artists to create drawings because it can be used to create ...
colour.
Q3.What technique has been used here to add value?
What technique has been used here to add value?
scumbling
hatching
Q4.Which image shows scumbling?
Which image shows scumbling?
Assessment exit quiz
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4 Questions
Q1.An architect is a person who ...
An architect is a person who ...
paints pictures of animals and plants.
designs clothes and fashion.
Q2.A line that runs from left to right across a space is called ...
A line that runs from left to right across a space is called ...
vertical.
domed.
Q3.Which is true?
Which is true?
All architectural designs are symmetrical.
All architectural designs are asymmetrical.
Q4.Which image shows a dome?
Which image shows a dome?
