Studio Activity: Drawing and Shading Techniques
testing graphite pencils
creating gradients with graphite pencils, fine line pens, and charcoal pencils
LEFT: 30 second, right hand, 2H graphite pencil
RIGHT: 30 second, left hand, 2H graphite pencil
LEFT: 1 minute, right hand, blind drawing, 2H graphite pencil
RIGHT: negative space drawing, 2B charcoal pencil
negative space drawing, 2H charcoal pencil
blind contour negative space drawings, right hand, 0.05 fine line pen
blind contour negative space drawing, left hand, 0.05 fine line pen
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On-Site Activity: Observing and Documenting the Site
Site: Main Walkway and Robert Webster Building
What buildings or structures are on the site?
- 2 main buildings → Robert Webster Building and Red Centre, Centre Wing
- Both buildings are very large
- Approximately 7 floors each
- Built along a large amount of the walkway
- Robert Webster Building is accessed via:
- Main entrance → large sliding doors opening onto main walkway
- Back entrance → large glass sliding doors opening onto back covered walkway and grass area
- The different floors of the Robert Webster Building can be accessed using a the staircase or elevators
What natural elements are on the site?
- Trees
- Bushes / hedges
- Low-lying shrubbery
- Rocks
What material elements are found on site?
- Concrete
- Paving stones
- Bricks
- Glass
- Metal
- Cladding
How do people use the site?
- As a main walkway from upper to lower campus (and vice versa)
- Studying / relaxing / eating spaces
- Learning spaces → lecture theatres, classrooms, etc
- Bathrooms
What is the orientation of the site?
How do we record or communicate a 3D space or a physical site?
Photography
main walkway, facing east (approximately)
main walkway, facing west (approximately)
relationship between two buildings on site
Red Centre Centre Wing facade
Robert Webster Building facade (side view)
Robert Webster Building facade (front view)
Robert Webster Building back exit
Sketching
Red Centre Centre Wing - entryway garden and facade; H graphite pencil, 1 min blind contour sketch
Robert Webster Building front verandah / platform; H graphite pencil, 1 min blind contour sketch
back walkway of Robert Webster Building; H graphite pencil, 1 min blind contour sketch
Robert Webster Building staircase; H graphite pencil, 1 min blind contour sketch
Robert Webster Building ground foyer; H graphite pencil, 1 min blind contour sketch
main walkway; H graphite pencil, 5 min sketch
Robert Webster Building back door; H graphite pencil, 5 min sketch
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Assessment One: Composite Image
chosen subject
photo of site
final composite image
