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Hand Drawing
Chapter 1: Draw freehand lines and shapes
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • draw freehand straight lines accurately and confidently.
  • create freehand parallel lines neatly and evenly.
  • sketch freehand arcs and curved lines smoothly.
  • produce freehand perfect shapes clearly and precisely.

Mastering these skills will help you communicate your ideas clearly and professionally in your trade work.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Draw Straight Freehand Lines on A4 Paper

Graphics Design · Level 5
Hand Drawing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Draw 20 straight freehand lines each 150mm long on A4 drawing paper demonstrating control and accuracy.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
HB PencilsA4 size drawing papers
Eraser
Sharpener
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A4 size drawing papers4 Pcs per Candidate
2HB Pencils2 Pcs per Candidate
3Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
4Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare Working Area and Tools
Prepared a clean and well-lit working area as per the studio requirements
(Award 1 mark for proper setup, zero if not)		1
Selected appropriate tools (HB pencil, eraser, sharpener) as per the brief
(Award 2 marks if all tools selected correctly, zero if missing any)		2
Sub-Total3
TASK 2: Execute Freehand Drawing
Drew 20 straight lines freehand on A4 paper
(Award 1 mark for every 4 lines correctly drawn, zero if less than 4 lines)		5
Demonstrated line quality with consistent thickness and minimal shakiness
(Award up to 4 marks based on line quality and control)		4
Maintained proper spacing and alignment of lines
(Award up to 3 marks for even spacing and alignment)		3
Used eraser to clean stray marks and maintained neatness
(Award 2 marks for cleanliness and finish)		2
Completed the task within the allocated time
(Award 1 mark if task completed on time)		1
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Lines are straight and each measures approximately 150mm ±5mm in length
(Award 1 mark for every 4 lines within tolerance)		5
Lines show consistent pressure and no breaks
(Award up to 4 marks based on line consistency)		4
Overall presentation is neat and free of smudges
(Award 3 marks for neatness and finish)		3
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL30
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Freehand Curved Line Drawing on A4 Paper

Graphics Design · Level 5
Hand Drawing
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Draw a set of smooth and consistent curved freehand lines on A4 cartridge paper covering at least 4 different curve styles within a 210mm by 297mm area.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
HB pencilA4 size cartridge paper
2B pencil
Ruler
Sharpener
Eraser
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A4 size cartridge paper4 Pcs per Candidate
2HB pencil1 Pc per Candidate
32B pencil1 Pc per Candidate
4Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler (30cm)1 Pc per Candidate
6Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Tool Selection
Prepared working area according to studio requirements
(Award 1 mark for each or zero x 2 = 2 Marks)		2
Selected appropriate drawing tools and materials as per task requirements
(Award 1 mark for each or zero x 2 = 2 Marks)		2
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Execution of Freehand Curved Lines
Drawn at least four different types of curved lines freehand (e.g., S-curves, C-curves, loops, spirals) on A4 paper
(Award 1.5 marks per curve style accurately depicted = 6 Marks)		6
Maintained smoothness and consistency in the curvature and thickness of lines
(Award up to 6 marks based on smooth transitions and uniform line quality)		6
Used appropriate pressure control to vary line weight effectively
(Award up to 4 marks for controlled line weight variation)		4
Kept working area clean and free of smudges
(Award 2 marks if clean, 0 if not)		2
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed freehand curved line composition covering a 210mm x 297mm area with smooth, continuous lines and consistent proportions
(Award up to 18 marks based on accuracy, smoothness, consistency, and coverage)		18
Sub-Total18
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • draw freehand straight lines accurately and confidently.
  • create freehand parallel lines neatly and evenly.
  • sketch freehand arcs and curved lines smoothly.
  • produce freehand perfect shapes clearly and precisely.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

So, are you there yet?

You're competent when you can confidently do 50% or more of what this chapter promised.

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