Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own architectural drawings of a simple house.
Materials and Prep
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Blank paper
- Reference images of houses
- Clear workspace
No prior knowledge is required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Activities
- Activity 1: Explore Shapes
Look at different shapes around you and try to identify them. Practice drawing basic shapes like squares, rectangles, and triangles. - Activity 2: Design Your Dream House
Imagine and sketch your dream house. Think about how many rooms it will have, where the windows and doors will be, and any unique features you want to include. - Activity 3: Draw a Floor Plan
Create a simple floor plan of a house. Divide the paper into rooms and add details like furniture and windows. - Activity 4: Elevations Drawing
Draw the front, back, and side views of your house. Pay attention to proportions and details to make it look realistic.
Talking Points
- Shapes are the building blocks of architecture.
"Let's start by drawing some basic shapes like squares and triangles. These shapes will help us create our house design." - Think creatively about your dream house.
"Imagine you can have any feature you want in your house. What would make your house unique and special to you?" - A floor plan is like a map of a house.
"A floor plan shows us where each room is located in the house. Let's draw one for our design." - Elevations show different views of a house.
"Just like looking at a house from different angles, elevations help us see all sides of our house design. Let's draw them together."