By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
Mastering these skills will help you create realistic and professional human figures, which is essential for quality work in the creative and technical fields.
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| HB pencils | A3 size drawing papers |
| 2B pencils | |
| Eraser | |
| Ruler 30 cm | |
| Blending stump |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A3 size drawing papers | 2 pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | HB pencils | 1 pc per Candidate |
| 3 | 2B pencils | 1 pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Eraser | 1 pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Ruler 30 cm | 1 pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Blending stump | 1 pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: PREPARATION AND TOOL SELECTION | |||
| Prepared a clean working area as per studio requirements (Award 2 marks for a neat and organized workspace, 0 if not) | 2 | ||
| Selected appropriate drawing tools and materials as per task requirements (Award 2 marks for correct selection of pencils, eraser, ruler, and paper, 0 if incomplete) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: SKETCHING HUMAN FIGURE POSES | |||
| Drawn two freehand human figure sketches on A3 paper (Award 2 marks per sketch showing basic human pose) | 4 | ||
| Captured correct basic proportions and scale in the sketches (Award 4 marks for accurate proportions and scale) | 4 | ||
| Used appropriate line quality showing confident strokes and form (Award 4 marks for smooth, confident lines and form representation) | 4 | ||
| Defined posture and gesture of the figures effectively (Award 4 marks for clear depiction of human posture and dynamic poses) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| TASK 3: SHADING AND TEXTURE | |||
| Applied shading techniques to indicate light source, highlights, and shadows (Award 4 marks for consistent shading showing light and shadow) | 4 | ||
| Depicted different textures (e.g. clothing, skin) using pencil techniques (Award 4 marks for effective texture representation) | 4 | ||
| Maintained cleanliness and finish of the sketches (Award 2 marks for clean work with minimal smudges and neat finish) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 4: FINAL COMPOSITION AND PRESENTATION | |||
| Arranged sketches on paper with balanced composition and clear focal points (Award 4 marks for well-composed and visually appealing layout) | 4 | ||
| Demonstrated originality and creativity in poses and sketch style (Award 4 marks for creative and expressive sketches) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Completed two human figure sketches on A3 paper with correct proportions (height approx. 1600 mm scaled down), posture, and shading (Award up to 12 marks for overall accuracy, proportion, posture, shading and presentation) | 12 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| HB pencil | A3 size drawing papers |
| 2B pencil | A4 size sketching papers |
| 4B pencil | |
| 6B pencil | |
| Eraser | |
| Ruler 30cm | |
| Charcoal sticks (assorted) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A3 size drawing papers | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | A4 size sketching papers | 4 Pcs per Candidate |
| 3 | HB pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | 2B pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | 4B pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | 6B pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Eraser | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Ruler 30cm | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Charcoal sticks (assorted) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Sketching | |||
| Prepared working area according to studio standards (Award 2 marks for proper setup, 0 if not) | 2 | ||
| Selected appropriate drawing tools as per task requirements (Award 2 marks if all required tools selected, 0 if incomplete) | 2 | ||
| Sketched preliminary freehand A4 size human figure poses showing proportion and scale (Award 2 marks for correct proportion and scale, 0 if poor) | 2 | ||
| Developed two dynamic human figure action poses on A3 paper with good composition (Award 2 marks for clear dynamic poses and balanced composition, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 2: Rendering and Detailing | |||
| Applied appropriate shading techniques showing light source, highlights and shadows (Award 2 marks for consistent shading and contrast) | 2 | ||
| Defined form and volume accurately with correct anatomical proportions (Award 2 marks for anatomical accuracy and volume) | 2 | ||
| Depicted different textures effectively using charcoal and pencils (Award 2 marks for texture variety and medium use) | 2 | ||
| Maintained cleanliness and neatness throughout the drawing process (Award 2 marks for neat work, 0 if smudged or dirty) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 3: Composition and Presentation | |||
| Created a balanced arrangement of elements with a clear focal point (Award 2 marks for balanced and expressive composition) | 2 | ||
| Demonstrated originality and creativity in pose selection and expression (Award 2 marks for originality and creativity) | 2 | ||
| Presented final drawing with appropriate finishing and visual appeal (Award 2 marks for professional finish and appeal) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Final drawings show correct dimensions: figures approx. 250mm high (Award 4 marks if both figures within ±10mm height tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Proportions and scale of human figures are accurate and consistent (Award 4 marks for anatomical correctness and scale) | 4 | ||
| Shading and light source are consistent and enhance three-dimensional form (Award 4 marks for effective shading and light source) | 4 | ||
| Composition is visually balanced with clear focal points and dynamic poses (Award 4 marks for composition and visual appeal) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 38 | ||
At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:
Tick each one you can genuinely do.
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