Field sketches and how to draw them
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This document outlines how to create a field sketch to record observations from the field. It explains that a field sketch is used to summarize key geographical features, record measurements, and aid later analysis. The document provides instructions for making a field sketch, including choosing a view, drawing a frame to divide the page, adding the skyline and foreground, drawing the main features while leaving out details, and labeling the sketch. A checklist is also included to ensure the sketch contains the necessary elements.
Field sketches and how to draw them
- 1. Representing my place: Field Sketches Learning Objectives: •To know the main features of my place •To understand how to represent them on a field sketch •To be able to create my own field sketches
- 2. ? What is a field sketch?
- 3. Why are field sketches important? • Record field observations & measurements • Give a summary of key geographical features • Help analyses of photographs taken in the field • Provide useful memory aids
- 4. Making a field sketch You don’t have to: • Be an artist • Produce a masterpiece or work of art You do have to: • Produce a simple outline drawing or summary diagram • Allow enough time to make a sketch • Keep work neat & tidy
- 5. Stages in drawing a field sketch 1. Choose the view you wish to record
- 6. 2. Draw a frame and draw lines to divide your page
- 7. 3. Draw in the skyline & foreground
- 8. 4. Draw in lines showing the main features Hint: Leave out details of minor features e.g. trees
- 10. Check list (a) Date (b) Location (c) Title (d) Direction of view (if known) (e) Frame (f) Features drawn – human and physical (g) Clear! (h) Keep labels outside the sketch
- 11. Now it is your turn…..
- 12. Has you partner done the following?... Peer Mark! (a) Date (b) Location (c) Title (d) Direction of view (if known) (e) Frame (f) Features – human and physical (g) Clear! (h) Keep labels outside the sketch