Practice Sketching - 4.2 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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4.2 - Sketching

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Question 1 Easy

What is one benefit of sketching ideas before creating them?

💡 Hint: Consider how visualizing ideas before building can be valuable.

Question 2 Easy

Name one sketching technique.

💡 Hint: Think about a type of drawing that doesn’t use rulers.

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Question 1

What is sketching primarily used for in the design process?

To draw final designs
To capture ideas
To measure dimensions

💡 Hint: Think about the initial stages of an art project.

Question 2

True or False: Technical drawings are mainly used for creative expression.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of technical drawings.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a multi-functional object and create a series of sketches illustrating both its function and aesthetic value. How will you ensure the form supports its intended function?

💡 Hint: Consider how ergonomic design principles can be applied.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a failed design from famous functional art. Identify its shortcomings based on lack of effective sketching. How could sketching have improved its design process?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the link between poor design communication and inadequate planning.

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