Today in class we learned about geometric shapes, planes, and lines. We learned how to view our subject not as one piece but instead as separate planes/shapes united together in that one piece. By seeing all the different parts of our subject we can understand and draw it more completely. To practice this, we divided into two groups and gathered around microscopes. Each of us drew the microscope from a different angle using sight measuring and semi-transparent construction. This exercise taught us about angles and how to use structural [/diagrammatic] lines.
When I heard we were going to be drawing microscopes in class that day, I was pretty intimidated. I thought I would never be able to draw such a complex object. But after learning how to break it up into separate shapes and planes, it actually wasn’t that bad. John explained that lines running parallel, and also those running in the same direction, in the object are going to have the same angle measurement. Thinking of it like that made it easier for me to understand and measure it out. I think I still struggle some with getting angles right, but this was really good practice. I really like that we get to have demonstrations of our assignments in class, because it makes it less intimidating when it comes time for me to go and do it on my own.
-Kelsey Strong, USD Drawing I Student
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