Technical Drawing

TOPIC: Drawing Materials and Equipment

DATE: September, 2023
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

List, identify, and state the function of each of the drawing

instruments and materials
 POP QUIZ

• Identify and state the function of each of the drawing instrument displayed
 Drawing Instruments and Materials

Key Terms

French curves
Stencil
Tee square
Template
 Drawing Instruments and Materials

• Drawing is a way of representing an object on

paper using pencil and other drawing
instruments.
• Drawing Instruments are instruments used in/for
drawing.
• Technical drawing can be defined as a way of
representing an object on paper using pencil and
other drawing instruments and materials. This
drawing communicates how something works or
constructed.
 Drawing Instruments and Materials

• . Compass
• It is used for drawing a circle.
• It is used for constructing angles.

• Divider
• It is used for placing points on the drawing paper.
• It is used for transferring measurement
 Drawing Instruments and Materials

• Set Squares
• It is used for drawing for vertical and horizontal
lines turned in different.

• Ruler
• It is used for measuring distance(s) between
two or more points.
 Drawing Instruments and Materials
• Protractor
• It is used for measuring angles.
• It is used for drawing a circle or semi circle.

• T – square
• It is used for drawing horizontal and vertical lines.

• Cleaner or eraser
• It used for cleaning.
 Drawing Instruments and Materials
• French curves
• It is commonly used by fashion designers for drawing
curve.
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• Drawing board
• It is used for drawing on a stable surface.
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• Stencils
• It is used for creating letters or designs on a surface.
 Care and Storage of Drawing Instruments
and Materials
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(i). Do not use any sharp objects on the edges of the drawing board.
(ii). When not in use, cover the face of the board to avoid dust.
(iii).The Tee-square should not be used as a sword or staff to play with.
(iv). Never use any sharp object on the edges of your set-squares.
(v). When you are not working with your instruments, keep them on their
sheaths and packs.
(vi). Drawing paper should be kept in a flat file or jacket.
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 Activity
• Use your stencil and pencils to trace out:;
• A circle
• A square
• A triangle
• A hexagon
• A rectangle
• Use a pair of scissors to cut out the shapes
WHAT DID YOU LEARN TODAY?
 LESSON SUMMARY

Drawing is a way of representing an object on paper

using pencil and other drawing instruments.

Drawing Instruments are instruments used in/for

drawing.

Technical drawing can be defined as a way of

representing an object on paper using pencil and other
drawing instruments and materials. This drawing
communicates how something works or constructed.