4.1 Participation and Discussion: Analysis

• Description: Post a sketch that is drawn with very little detail, but where the materials are clear. Choose an architectural or landscape drawing and describe the materials that are being represented.

• Answer: I like how the dark values for the benches inside the Gothic Church with the lighter values for the groin vaults and the natural light coming from the cathedral windows. To me, this looks as if the architectural drawing was done in white and black on Photoshop but, the gothic arches on the sides of the cathedral have a lot of detail based on the time and effort architects have taken to build it from the ground up. The line work for the beautiful decorations on the columns and the spires above the church stands provide an antique finish over the Gothic Era. The groin vaults also provide a sense of height within the dark lines between the two lighter lines giving a cohesive look with the marble tiles on the floor although some of the line work is not present. The grayscale from the floor all the way to the ceiling of the cathedral gives the shading of hatching and cross - hatching a timeless feel.

4.2 Assignment: Material Sketch

• Description

• Create one sketch that incorporates at least three of the following materials:

• stone

• brick

• wood

• reflective glass

• fabric

• The more materials the better. You may sketch from life, from photographs, or from your own design project.

• Purpose: To use the correct line weight for the size of the drawing; to learn how to maintain a consistent look throughout the sketch no matter the technique.

4.3 Sketchbook: Speed Sketches

• Description: You are required to do one sketch per module in addition to the other assigned homework. Grades will be based on whether or not you submitted a sketch, not on their quality. The purpose of this Sketchbook assignment is to keep you drawing!

• For this module, do a series of speed sketches. Time yourself and write the time spent on the bottom of each sketch.

• Purpose: To practice sketching techniques.