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Quick questions on Freehand and pictorial sketching: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
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What is crating?Show answer
Crating is the most useful beginner technique:
What are isometric guidelines?Show answer
Isometric sketching draws the object so vertical edges stay vertical and the other edges go off at about 30 degrees. Lightly drawn isometric guidelines (or isometric grid paper) keep these angles consistent, giving a clear, even 3D view. It is a simple way to make freehand sketches look neat and believable.
What is annotation?Show answer
A sketch alone is worth less than a sketch with annotation. Labels and notes explain the idea:
What are inconsistent angles?Show answer
In isometric, keep the receding edges at a steady angle using guidelines.
What is no annotation?Show answer
A sketch without notes does not explain the idea and loses communication marks.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe the first step of the crating method. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State what stays vertical in an isometric sketch and roughly what angle the other edges take. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why annotation is added to a design sketch. [3 marks]