Drawing

Drawings for design might concentrate on simple shapes and details

Drawing for photography could involve marking areas of highlight or shadow that you plan to light differently

Whatever area of art and design you work in, you must show evidence of drawing as part of your development process.

Drawing does not have to mean producing sketches or detailed studies using pens or pencils. You do not have to demonstrate technical mastery of drawing skills unless this is relevant to your area of study. Your focus should be on using drawing skills for different needs and purposes, appropriate to the context.

Different areas of study and different projects could involve very different types of drawing. Examples could include:

• Making analytical drawings, expressive sketches or thumbnail compositions using pen, pencil or charcoal for drawing or painting
• Drawing and manipulating motifs through conventional drawing or using design software in printmaking or textile design
• Producing rough drawings of layouts, altering marks, line and shapes and experimenting with design software in graphic communication
• Creating sketch models, maquettes and armatures to explore space and form in three dimensional design and sculpture
• Producing perspective drawings, technical drawings and three dimensional models exploring space and form for architecture, interiors or product design
• Experimenting with form and pattern using embroidery and stitching, or sketching designs using fashion templates for textile design
• Exploring mark making to create patterns, decorate or alter the appearance of ceramic surfaces
• Drawing studio set ups, creating compositions with light pens, drawing over printed images or working with image manipulation software for photography