This 5-week course will introduce learners to the concept of perspective drawing and develop their ability to observe and analyse everyday shapes all around them.  Doing so, it will help them to ‘see’ objects from different angles and viewpoints.  This course also aims to develop key vocabulary, core drawing skills, and effective use of drawing equipment such as T-Squares, rulers, set squares and dividers.  Each lesson will build on prior learning and is designed to be progressive, allowing each student to adapt the level of detail or difficulty by following along with guided practice or creating their own interpretation, according to their current abilities.  Each lesson is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all learners.  
In lessons, students will be taught and guided through the concepts and techniques using live demonstrations and modelling, however, due to time constraints, they will need to allow extra time to finish off pieces after class.  Students will have the opportunity to share their work-in-progress with others at various times throughout class (optional) and post finished pieces to the classroom.  


Throughout the 5-week course, students will be provided with informative handouts and a range of optional or differentiated templates to support their development (should they wish to use them). We will be using royalty-free reference images (available to print out before each weekly class) as well as slide presentations and practical demonstrations using an overhead camera for easier viewing of techniques.   Each lesson is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all learners.  

**If you do not see a day and time that works for you - please feel free to make a schedule request. **

Lesson 1: Exploring the basics
•The vocabulary (e.g. horizon line, vanishing point, orthogonal lines, parallel, perpendicular, intersect, one-point perspective, two-point perspective, form, depth, scale) etc…
•Use equipment to draw lines and create basic shapes
•Observe and discuss the ‘eyeline’ of the viewer.  How does this influence what can be seen?  

Lesson 2: Applying techniques 
•Create a simple scene in one-point perspective using basic forms or shapes
•Use a horizon line, vanishing point and orthogonal lines in light pencil to ‘map out ' a scene
•Apply techniques from the previous lesson to create basic structures (buildings, doors, windows) etc…
•Discuss, share reflect on techniques and drawing process

Lesson 3: Creating an interior room or scene of your own!
•Design a room layout by choosing your own dimensions (Will it be a long skinny room?  Or wider and more of a cube shape?  Learners decide on their own perspective by working out the position of the walls/furniture in relation to the horizon line and vanishing point
•Apply concepts taught in previous lessons and understanding of basic shape building to draw furniture items and everyday objects   
•What will you be able to see on a shelf or top of a wardrobe if it is above or below the horizon line?  Are objects relative in size to each other?
•Students can create a fantasy room – get crazy with it. 

Lesson 4: Designing a name or word in 3D
•Explore examples of 3D word art for inspiration
•Observe/Annotate partially completed examples (printed out in advance from provided handouts) to practically work out the perspective and imaginary lines, with a ruler. (Students can either have a go at completing the missing section for practice purposes or move on to designing their own perspective 3D art 
•Create letters in chosen perspective (one-point or two-point perspective depending on skill level/confidence)

Lesson 5: Drawing an outdoor scene
•Apply all the skills studies so far to create a completed outdoor scene of choice after comparing sample pieces for reference
•Create a sketch with buildings and add a sidewalk (path) that follows along to the vanishing point 
•Add extra details like trees, and windows as students feel comfortable doing so.
•For an extra challenge: aim to include other landscape features or structures (signposts, street lights, fencing etc..) 
•Finish the piece with colour or black line art (if desired) using your preferred medium (coloured pencils, markers, crayons, paint) etc…
•Showcase your work in class or post it in the classroom
•Reflect and review personal growth and progress as a class