Free-hand Sketching
15 Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies questions on Free-hand Sketching, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markWhen sketching a straight horizontal line free-hand, the recommended technique is to:
A. Use the edge of a book as a guide
B. Mark the two end points first, then join them with a light sweeping stroke
C. Draw many short overlapping dark strokes
D. Press hard and draw slowly with a shaky hand
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich pencil grade is most suitable for making light construction lines in a free-hand sketch?
A. 6B
B. 2H
C. 2B
D. 4B
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain how proportion and the use of guidelines improve the quality of a free-hand sketch.
(4 marks)
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Proportion ensures the parts of the object are drawn in correct relative sizes so the sketch looks realistic/accurate (2 marks). Guidelines/construction lines help position points and keep lines straight/aligned, allowing errors to be corrected before the final outline is darkened, giving a neat sketch (2 marks).
Question 4
4 marksDescribe the procedure a learner would follow to make a good free-hand sketch of a rectangular box.
(4 marks)
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Any 4 steps (1 mark each): hold the pencil comfortably; lightly mark/plot the corner points or guide box; join the points with light construction lines to form the outline; add depth lines to show the 3-D form; check the proportions/shape; darken (line-in) the final outline with bold lines; erase unnecessary construction lines.
Question 5
1 markWhy are light construction lines drawn first before the final outline in free-hand sketching?
A. They can be easily adjusted and later darkened for the correct shape
B. They make the drawing permanent immediately
C. They save pencil lead
D. They are darker than the outline
(1 mark)
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1 markFree-hand sketching is best described as drawing:
A. Using stencils for accuracy
B. Without the use of drawing instruments such as rulers or set squares
C. Using only a T-square and drawing board
D. With a computer aided design program
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner is asked to make a quick free-hand sketch of a tool before measuring it. Which characteristic BEST describes free-hand sketching?
A. It is drawn using a ruler and set squares for accuracy
B. It is drawn without using drawing instruments, relying on the hand and eye
C. It must always be drawn to an exact scale
D. It can only be done using a computer program
(1 mark)
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4 marksA learner is asked to make a quick free-hand sketch of a wooden stool design before drawing it accurately with instruments.
(a) What is meant by free-hand sketching? (2 marks)
(b) State two advantages of free-hand sketching when developing a design idea. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Free-hand sketching is the process of drawing objects or ideas quickly using only a pencil and hand, without the use of drawing instruments such as rulers, set squares or compasses. (2 marks) (b) Any two advantages (1 mark each): - It is quick and saves time when recording or developing ideas. - It does not require special drawing instruments/equipment. - It allows the designer to express and explore many ideas easily. - It helps communicate a rough idea before making accurate working drawings.
Question 9
1 markA learner wants to sketch a cube quickly to show its three-dimensional shape. Which sketch type is most suitable?
A. A single dimension line
B. A section view
C. Pictorial sketch
D. Orthographic front view
(1 mark)
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1 markA learner is sketching a design idea quickly in a notebook before measuring. Which statement best describes free-hand sketching?
A. Drawing carefully using a ruler and set square
B. Drawing without using drawing instruments, guided by the hand and eye
C. Tracing an existing picture exactly
D. Printing a drawing from a computer
(1 mark)
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1 markIn free-hand sketching, the outline of the finished object should be drawn using lines that are:
A. Dotted throughout
B. Thin and faint
C. The same as construction lines
D. Thick and dark (bold)
(1 mark)
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1 markTo sketch a circle free-hand, a common method is to first lightly draw:
A. A dark thick outline of the circle
B. A square and mark the mid-points of its sides as guides
C. A single straight line
D. Two parallel lines only
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is a key advantage of free-hand sketching over instrument drawing?
A. It is always more accurate
B. It requires expensive equipment
C. It never needs any pencil
D. It is quick and useful for capturing ideas on the spot
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three materials or tools a learner needs to make a free-hand sketch.
(3 marks)
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4 marks(a) Give two reasons why free-hand sketching is a useful skill for a designer.
(b) State one limitation of free-hand sketching.
(4 marks)
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(a) Any 2 (1 mark each): it is fast and captures ideas quickly; it needs no special/expensive instruments; it can be done anywhere; it helps communicate a design idea before detailed drawing (2 marks). (b) 1 limitation (2 marks): it is not accurate/precise; not to scale; unsuitable for exact measurements.
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