Activity 1.3 Concept Sketching
In this activity you will sketch a variety of objects in your engineering notebook. The goal is to produce hand-drawn representations of real objects that closely resemble the actual objects and that appear three-dimensional. In this activity, you will focus on obtaining the correct shape and proportions of each object from a single “straight-on” or orthographic view and add shading to produce a more realistic three-dimensional effect. You will start with simple forms and progress to more complicated products. Some examples of student-produced sketches are provided.
Conclusion
1. Explain the concept of proportion. How does the concept of proportion relate to creating a realistic sketch?
2. Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer?
3. Give an example of a visual or graphic representation of information that has more impact than an explanation of the information in text.
4. In your opinion, what is the most important thing to know/do in order to create a realistic sketch of an object?
1. Explain the concept of proportion. How does the concept of proportion relate to creating a realistic sketch?
2. Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer?
3. Give an example of a visual or graphic representation of information that has more impact than an explanation of the information in text.
4. In your opinion, what is the most important thing to know/do in order to create a realistic sketch of an object?