Drawing for Garden Design

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/618/3364
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to develop ideas for drawing/s.

  • Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of different formal elements, e.g. line, tone, colour, shape, pattern, texture, etc

Research Sources: 

  • Primary sources (e.g. observation drawings, photographs, visits, etc.)
  • Secondary sources (e.g. practitioner research, books, websites, blogs, etc.)
  • Existing products (e.g. websites, films, TV, radio, gardens, garden shows, etc.)

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Plan ideas for drawings for garden design from primary and secondary sources.

  • 1.2

    Develop ideas for drawing/s.

2

Be able to produce drawings. 

  • 2D materials and equipment: use of types of materials and equipment, e.g. pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, chalk, ink, eraser, ruler, drawing board, stencils, templates, ICT, computers, printers, scanners, photography, different papers, e.g. thickness, texture, card, etc.
  • Techniques: drawing & rendering techniques, e.g. shading, frottage, crosshatching, perspective, blending, impressing, wax resist, tracing, etc.
  • Working methods: materials; techniques; processes; technical terminology, etc.
  • Self-management skills: attendance; punctuality; completion within agreed deadlines; flexibility; taking responsibility, e.g. gathering materials, setting-up, tidying-up; self-motivation; assertiveness; readiness to improve own performance based on feedback, etc.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Produce drawings using appropriate materials, methods and equipment.

  • 2.2

    Annotate drawings using appropriate terms.

3

Be able to comment on own work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Review drawings in the light of feedback 

  • 3.2

    Identify areas of strength and areas for development.