Field Sketching.

A geographical skill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/int/geog/limestone/field/index.shtml

Progress Step 1To be able to describe the steps in drawing a field sketch

Prior Learning:Geographical descriptions

Next step: mapskills

Progress Step 2To be able draw a field sketch form a photograph

Progress Step 3To be able to draw an anootated field sketch of the urban landscape around Passmores

SuccessI can draw the horizon and some foreground detail of the view from Passmores school field……with an appropriate title to locate my sketch…and can add relevant labels to explain the detail in my sketch

SuccessWith teacher guidance I can identify the broad lines of the Corfe Castle photograph…….and can add detail to the landscape…………and add the suggested labels appropriately to explain the sketch

SuccessI have watched the tutorial on how do draw a field sketch……and know some of the stages of drawing one…….and I can put these into a logical order of my choosing

Learning context:

Making a field sketch

You don’t have to:• Be an artist• Produce a

masterpiece or work of art

You do have to:• Produce a simple

outline drawing or summary diagram

• Allow enough time to make a sketch

• Keep work neat & tidy

Stages in drawing a field sketch1. Choose the view you wish to record

2. Choose a scale & draw lines to divide your page

3. Draw in the skyline & foreground in your field of view

4. Draw in lines showing the main structural & geological features

5. Draw in features such as changes in slope, vegetation & rock type.

Hint: Leave out details of minor features – best recorded in smaller sketches highlighting details.

6. Add labels

Progress Step 1To be able to describe the steps in drawing a field sketch

Prior Learning:Geographical descriptions

Next step: mapskills

Progress Step 2To be able draw a field sketch form a photograph

Progress Step 3To be able to draw an anootated field sketch of the urban landscape around Passmores

SuccessI can draw the horizon and some foreground detail of the view from Passmores school field…and can add relevant labels to explain the detail in my sketch……with an appropriate title to locate my sketch.

SuccessWith teacher guidance I can identify the broad lines of the Corfe Castle photograph…….and can add detail to the landscape…………and add the suggested labels appropriately to explain the sketch

SuccessI have watched the tutorial on how do draw a field sketch……and know some of the stages of drawing one…….and I can put these into a logical order

Learning context:

Now have a go yourself!

• Draw a field sketch of Corfe Castle in Dorset as shown on the next slide.

• Remember the principles:

Broad outline,

detail,

labels and annotations

Progress Step 1To be able to describe the steps in drawing a field sketch

Prior Learning:Geographical descriptions

Next step: mapskills

Progress Step 2To be able draw a field sketch form a photograph

Progress Step 3To be able to draw an annotated field sketch of the urban landscape around Passmores

SuccessI can draw the horizon and some foreground detail of the view from Passmores school field…and can add relevant labels to explain the detail in my sketch……with an appropriate title to locate my sketch.

SuccessWith teacher guidance I can identify the broad lines of the Corfe Castle photograph…….and can add detail to the landscape…………and add the suggested labels appropriately to explain the sketch

SuccessI have watched the tutorial on how do draw a field sketch……and know some of the stages of drawing one…….and I can put these into a logical order

Learning context:

A field sketch of the area surrounding Passmores

• You will need a clip board, some plain paper and a pencil

• Go to the school field/outside area and create a sketch. Don’t forget to follow the field sketch guidelines ;– Broad outline, detail, labels and annotations