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Graphics Design  ·  Level 6
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.
  • draw freehand parallel lines neatly and evenly.
  • draw freehand arcs and curved lines smoothly.
  • draw freehand perfect shapes clearly and precisely.

These skills will help you create clear and professional drawings that are essential for success in your trade.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Draw straight freehand lines of varying lengths and orientations on A4 paper

Graphics Design · Level 6
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 series of straight freehand lines with lengths varying between 50mm and 150mm and orientations including horizontal, vertical, and diagonal on A4 size paper.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Drawing Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6BA4 cartridge papers
Eraser
Sharpener
Ruler
Drawing board
Set square
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A4 cartridge papers4 Pcs per Candidate
2Drawing Pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B1 Set per Candidate
3Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
4Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler1 Pc per Candidate
6Drawing board1 Pc per Candidate
7Set square1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Setup
Prepared a clean working area with proper lighting and drawing board setup
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Selected and arranged appropriate drawing tools and materials
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Ensured ergonomic posture and correct positioning of paper on the drawing board
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total6
TASK 2: Execution of Freehand Straight Lines
Drew at least five straight lines ranging in length from 50mm to 150mm
(Award 1 mark per line up to 3)		3
Included lines oriented horizontally, vertically, and diagonally (minimum one each)
(Award 1 mark per orientation up to 3)		3
Demonstrated line quality with consistent pressure and smoothness
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Maintained approximate freehand accuracy without use of ruler for line drawing
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Sub-Total12
TASK 3: Final Presentation and Cleanliness
Erased unwanted marks and maintained clean drawing paper
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Presented drawings neatly arranged on the paper with adequate spacing
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Lines drawn have lengths between 50mm and 150mm as specified
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Lines show clear orientation: horizontal, vertical, diagonal
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Line quality is consistent with smoothness and steady pressure
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Drawing paper is clean with minimal smudges or erasures
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL34
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Freehand Curved Line Sketching on A3 Paper

Graphics Design · Level 6
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 freehand curved line composition on A3 paper measuring approximately 420mm x 297mm demonstrating control and smoothness.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4BA3 cartridge paper
Eraser
Sharpener
Ruler 300mm
Blending stump
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A3 cartridge paper2 Pcs per Candidate
2Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B1 Set per Candidate
3Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
4Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
5Ruler 300mm1 Pc per Candidate
6Blending stump1 Pc per Candidate
7Table with drawing board1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Setup
Prepared a clean and ergonomic working area as per studio requirements
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Selected appropriate drawing tools and materials as per the brief
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Drawing Execution
Sketched multiple curved lines freehand showing smoothness and continuity
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Included at least two different types of curves (concave and convex)
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Demonstrated control in line weight variation using different pencils
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Used blending stump to create smooth transitions on curved lines
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Maintained clean and neat drawing surface with minimal smudging
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total14
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Curved line composition is well-proportioned on A3 paper (420mm x 297mm)
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Lines are smooth, continuous, and demonstrate good control without hesitation marks
(Award 5 marks or 0)		5
Effective variation of line weight and shading transitions on curves
(Award 5 marks or 0)		5
Overall drawing is clean, well presented, and visually balanced
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Sub-Total18
GRAND TOTAL36
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.
  • draw freehand parallel lines neatly and evenly.
  • draw freehand arcs and curved lines smoothly.
  • draw 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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