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Hand Drawing
Chapter 3: Draw Human figure poses
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⚑ What you will be able to do

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

  • accurately draw different human body parts in various poses
  • clearly and correctly sketch human postures in skeletal form
  • represent human postures using solid shapes to show form
  • follow the correct standard operating procedures when drawing human figure poses

These skills will help you create strong, lifelike drawings that are essential for many creative and technical trades.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Sketch Basic Human Figure Poses 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.  Sketch four basic human figure poses on A3 cartridge paper, each approximately 250mm high, capturing general posture and proportions.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6BA4 cartridge paper
SharpenerA3 cartridge paper
EraserTable cloth draping
Ruler
Set of colored pencils
Set of markers
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A4 cartridge paper4 Pcs per Candidate
2A3 cartridge paper2 Pcs per Candidate
3Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B1 Set per Candidate
4Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
5Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
6Ruler1 Pc per Candidate
7Table cloth draping1 Pc per Candidate
8Set of colored pencils1 Set per Candidate
9Set of markers1 Set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and Setup
Prepared a clean working area with table cloth draping
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Selected appropriate drawing tools and materials
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Sketching Basic Human Figure Poses
Sketched four human figure poses freehand on A3 paper
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Captured general posture and proportions accurately
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Used correct scale with figures approximately 250mm high
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Maintained good line quality and confident strokes
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total8
TASK 3: Rendering and Finishing
Applied shading techniques to define form and volume
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Used colored pencils or markers effectively for emphasis
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Maintained cleanliness and neat finish on sketches
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total6
TASK 4: Presentation and Submission
Submitted all four sketches on A3 cartridge paper
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Enclosed sketches in a labelled envelope for submission
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total4
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
All four sketches show accurate human figure poses with correct proportions and posture
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Figures are approximately 250mm high and well spaced on A3 paper
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Line quality is consistent and shading renders form and volume clearly
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Sketches are clean, neat, and well presented
(Award 3 marks or 0)		3
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL35
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Draw a Standing Human Figure with Correct Anatomical Proportions

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 standing human figure on A3 paper measuring approximately 420mm x 297mm, emphasizing accurate anatomical proportions and form.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6BA3 cartridge papers
EraserA4 cartridge papers
SharpenerHuman figure reference photo (standing pose)
Ruler
Blending stump
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1A4 cartridge papers4 Pcs per Candidate
2A3 cartridge papers2 Pcs per Candidate
3Drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B1 Set per Candidate
4Eraser1 Pc per Candidate
5Sharpener1 Pc per Candidate
6Ruler1 Pc per Candidate
7Blending stump1 Pc per Candidate
8Table with adjustable height1 Pc per Candidate
9Human figure reference photo (standing pose)1 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 standards
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Selected appropriate drawing tools and materials
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total4
TASK 2: Preliminary Sketching
Drawn freehand rough sketches on A4 paper focusing on composition and proportion
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Demonstrated appropriate scale and anatomical proportion in sketches
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Used varied line quality to indicate form and volume
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total6
TASK 3: Final Drawing Execution
Drawn detailed contour line artwork of standing human figure on A3 paper
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Applied correct anatomical proportions and scale
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Maintained clean line quality and form definition
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Determined and applied appropriate shading technique considering light source
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Rendered highlights, shadows, and contrast effectively
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Depicted different textures such as skin and clothing with medium effectively
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Ensured overall composition is balanced and visually appealing
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total14
TASK 4: Submission and Presentation
Submitted all A4 preliminary sketches
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Submitted final A3 standing human figure drawing
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Enclosed all artworks in a properly labelled envelope
(Award 2 marks or 0)		2
Sub-Total6
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Final A3 drawing measures approximately 420mm x 297mm with correct anatomical proportions
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Drawing shows accurate placement and proportion of body parts
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Shading correctly represents light source with clear highlights and shadows
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Line quality is clean and consistent throughout the drawing
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Textures such as skin and clothing are effectively depicted
(Award 4 marks or 0)		4
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL50
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:

  • accurately draw different human body parts in various poses
  • clearly and correctly sketch human postures in skeletal form
  • represent human postures using solid shapes to show form
  • follow the correct standard operating procedures when drawing human figure poses

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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