Rendering techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can render a 3D sketch to show the light source and effect.
Key learning points
- Adding tone with shading to a drawing can enhance the 3D effect.
- Adding shadow to 3D drawings can enhance the effect.
Keywords
Rendering - to add details like shading, texture and depth to a sketch to make it appear more realistic
Tone - the lightness or darkness of an area, which helps create a sense of dimension in the image
Shadow - an unlit area of an object that is blocking light
Highlight - the brightest part of an object lit by a lightsource
Common misconception
When rendering the light source, location might not be correctly identified.
Start with real objects and a light source to help students visualise where the shadow and highlight would be. Get students to label where the light source is.
Teacher tip
Demonstrate the shading technique focusing on gradiation, use pencil pressure exercises.
Equipment
Pencil, colour pencil, lamp/light source, 3D objects.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does "3D" mean in drawing?
Q2.Which of these tools can be used for shading?
Q3.What happens when you press lightly with a pencil?
Q4.What is the purpose of adding a shadow in a drawing?
Q5.When is a freehand sketching used?
Q6.Which type of drawing uses 30-degree angles?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of rendering in drawing?
Q2.Where should the darkest shadows be placed in a drawing?
Q3.What is a mid-tone?
Q4.What is a core shadow?
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