Activity 1.3 Concept Sketching
Procedure
Create the following sketches in your engineering notebook as directed by your instructor. A front view refers to the view that typically shows the longest dimension and the most distinctive shape. For instance, in this context, the “front” view of a vehicle would actually be one of the side views (driver’s side or passenger side). Concentrate on boxing out the correct size and shape of the object and then refining the sketch based on careful observation. Insert a photographic image of the object represented adjacent to each sketch. Remember to title, initial, and date all sketches and inserted photographs.
Conclusion
1. Explain the concept of proportion. How does the concept of proportion relate to creating a realistic sketch?
The concept of proportion is to make sure if the object has symmetrical sides that they side are symmetrical in the drawing. It is similar because in realistic sketching everything has to be in proportion with each other in size and shape.
2. Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer?
Because realistic sketching requires skills, time, and effort.
3. Give an example of a visual or graphic representation of information that has more impact than an explanation of the information in text.
Graphs and Pie charts have a more visual effect than information in a text.
4. In your opinion, what is the most important thing to know/do in order to create a realistic sketch of an object?
Know how big or how dark something is and learn how to make sure it matches a realistic figure.
Create the following sketches in your engineering notebook as directed by your instructor. A front view refers to the view that typically shows the longest dimension and the most distinctive shape. For instance, in this context, the “front” view of a vehicle would actually be one of the side views (driver’s side or passenger side). Concentrate on boxing out the correct size and shape of the object and then refining the sketch based on careful observation. Insert a photographic image of the object represented adjacent to each sketch. Remember to title, initial, and date all sketches and inserted photographs.
Conclusion
1. Explain the concept of proportion. How does the concept of proportion relate to creating a realistic sketch?
The concept of proportion is to make sure if the object has symmetrical sides that they side are symmetrical in the drawing. It is similar because in realistic sketching everything has to be in proportion with each other in size and shape.
2. Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer?
Because realistic sketching requires skills, time, and effort.
3. Give an example of a visual or graphic representation of information that has more impact than an explanation of the information in text.
Graphs and Pie charts have a more visual effect than information in a text.
4. In your opinion, what is the most important thing to know/do in order to create a realistic sketch of an object?
Know how big or how dark something is and learn how to make sure it matches a realistic figure.