Basic 3D sketching
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can draw citrus fruit juicers using the crating technique.
Key learning points
- The crating technique can be used with isometric and perspective sketching.
- When using the crating technique, it is important that the vertical lines are parallel.
- The crating technique can be used to sketch curves and complex shapes.
- We can use the crating technique to help sketch existing products in 3D.
Keywords
Perspective - a drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface
Isometric - a 3D representation of an object where sides are drawn at 30 degrees
Crating - a technique used to draw more complex 3D shapes
Construction lines - used to plan out and position elements of a drawing
Proportion - the relationship between different sizes and how they compare to each other
Common misconception
3D sketching is just 2D sketching with an additional dimension.
To be able to sketch in 3D, we need to understand depth and perspective.
Teacher tip
Having examples of real products will help to explain depth and perspective and how to transfer that onto the page.
Equipment
Pencils, rulers, rubbers
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is anthropometric data?
Q2.What is ergonomics?
Q3.The amount of something that falls between two boundaries on a histogram is called the ...
Q4.What are the three important percentiles in anthropometric data?
Q5.What do designers use anthropometric data for?
Q6.Height, hand span, arm length, eye level and strength are examples of what category of measurements?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is perspective?
Q2.Which 3D drawing technique has lines drawn at 30-degrees?
Q3.What is crating?
Q4.What are construction lines?
Q5.What elements of a curved drawing can be planned using crating as a framework?
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