Introduction to Drawing

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies | Strand 2.0 Communication in Pre-Technical Studies | Sub-Strand 2.1 Introduction to Drawing (10 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Explain the importance of drawing as a means of communication
• Distinguish between artistic and technical drawings used in technical fields
• Print numbers and letters of the alphabet as used in drawing
• Draw types of lines used in drawing
• Illustrate symbols and abbreviations used in drawing
• Appreciate the role of drawing in communication

Summary

This topic opens Strand 2.0 by treating drawing as a form of communication in its own right -- distinguishing artistic from technical drawing, and covering the specific lettering, line types, symbols, and abbreviations that make technical drawing precise and readable.