Drawing like an architect
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use different lines and shapes to draw key features of buildings.
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.
Teacher tip
Children may find it useful to draw on squared paper.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is charcoal?
Q2.Charcoal is a great tool for artists to create drawings because it can be used to create ...
Q3.What technique has been used here to add value?
Q4.Which image shows scumbling?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.An architect is a person who ...
Q2.A line that runs from left to right across a space is called ...
Q3.Which is true?
Q4.Which image shows a dome?
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