TASK 2A orthographics

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2
Q2
SOME FAMOUS PYRAMIDS
Photographs of two famous square based pyramids
are shown. Work through the tasks below to create
ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS and a TRUE SHAPE of one
side of the pyramid shown.
TASK 2A - orthographics Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
DRAWING of the pyramid by drawing the END
ELEVATION and then the PLAN.
Valley of the Kings, EGYPT
The Louvre, PARIS
TASK 2B true shape Follow the steps below to
complete the true shape drawing of the sloping
face of the pyramid. Steps 1 and 3 have been
completed.

• choose a view which shows the sloping surface
  as a single line.
• project lines at 90O to this surface.
• draw the datum line at 90O to the projection
  lines.
• draw the datum line on the plan.
• take sizes from the datum line on the plan.
• darken lines to show the true shape of the
  surface.

DATUM LINE
PLAN
TRUE SHAPE
60
60
ELEVATION
END ELEVATION
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Q2
SOME FAMOUS PYRAMIDS
TASK 2C - sketch Sketch below what you think the
DEVELOPMENT drawing of the square based pyramid
would look like.
Valley of the Kings, EGYPT
The Louvre, PARIS
TASK 2D development Follow the steps below to
complete the DEVELOPMENT of the square based
pyramid. Do not show the base in your drawing.
Steps 1 to 3 have been completed for you.

• begin with the given vertical line.
• set your compass to the length of the outside
  edge of your true shape, this is the true length
  of the shape.
• mark this length on your vertical line.
• using the top of the line as your centre point,
  draw a circle with radius set to the length of
  this line.
• set your compass to the length of the base of
  your true shape.
• mark this size 4 times on the circumference of
  your circle.
• Complete the development by drawing faint lines
  from these marks to the centre of your circle and
  joining them up round the circumference.

DEVELOPMENT
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4
Q3
CHILD'S GAME
A pictorial view and a photograph of a childrens
game are shown. Packaging needs to be produced
to mirror the form of the game. Complete the
ORTHOGRAPHIC, TRUE SHAPE drawing and DEVELOPMENT
of the pyramidal packaging.
TASK 3A - orthographic Complete the orthographic
drawings below.
Childrens pyramid game
TASK 3C development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the box. Do not include the base.

PLAN
TRUE SHAPE
DEVELOPMENT
TASK 3B true shape Complete the true shape
drawing of the sloping side, remember the slope
is at 45 this time!
45
45
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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5
Q4
CHILD'S TOY BOX
A photograph of a childs toy storage box is
shown. Before manufacture, drawings need to be
produced in order to find the appropriate
dimensions. Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC, TRUE SHAPE
drawing and a DEVELOPMENT of the toy.
TASK 4A - orthographic Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
DRAWINGS below. Do not include the circles on the
plan.
Childrens toy storage box
TASK 4C development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the box. Do not include the base.

PLAN
DEVELOPMENT
TRUE SHAPE
TASK 4B true shape Complete the TRUE SHAPE
drawing of the sloping side.
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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6
Q5
PICNIC AREA AWNING
A pictorial view and a photograph of a sun awning
are shown. Before manufacture, drawings need to
be produced in order to find the appropriate
dimensions. Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC, TRUE SHAPE
drawing and DEVELOPMENT of the awning.
Fully constructed awning
ISOMETRIC

TASK 5A - orthographic Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
drawings below.
DEVELOPMENT
TASK 5C development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the awning.
TRUE SHAPE
TASK 5B true shape Complete the TRUE SHAPE
drawing of the sloping side.
PLAN
30
30
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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7
Q6
GLASS MANTLE CLOCK
A pictorial view and photograph of a glass clock
are shown. The company producing the clock would
like a display box to hold the clock whilst
leaving a part open at the top to view the clock
face. Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWING, TRUE
SHAPE and DEVELOPMENT of the box.
Glass mantle clock
TASK 6C development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the box. If you have time, design graphics for
the box and render in suitable colours.
ISOMETRIC
TASK 6A - orthographic Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
DRAWINGS below.

DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
TASK 6B true shape Complete the TRUE SHAPE
drawing of the part side of the box. Remember to
measure out from a datum line on the plan!
TRUE SHAPE
60
60
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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8
Q7
PYRAMIDAL CANDLE
A pictorial view and photograph of a pyramidal
candle are shown. The company producing the
candle would like a label to surround the candle
whilst leaving a gap at the top to leave the wick
exposed. Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWING, TRUE
SHAPE of the hole which will be cut from the
pyramid to create the label and DEVELOPMENT of
the label.
Pyramidal candle
ISOMETRIC
TASK 7C development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the label. If you have time, design graphics for
the label and render it in suitable colours.
TASK 7A - orthographic Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
DRAWINGS below.

TRUE SHAPE
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
TASK 7B true shape Complete the TRUE SHAPE
drawing of the hole in the top of the label.
Remember to measure out from a datum line on the
plan!
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION
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8
Q8
LIGHT SHADE
A pictorial view and photograph of a pyramid
shaped light shade are shown. The company
producing the light shade need accurate drawings
to send to the suppliers of their materials.
Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS and the
DEVELOPMENT of the shade.
TASK 8B development Complete the DEVELOPMENT of
the shade. If you have time, design graphics for
the shade and render it in suitable colours.
Pyramid shaped light shade
ISOMETRIC
TASK 8A - orthographic Complete the ORTHOGRAPHIC
DRAWINGS below.

PLAN
DEVELOPMENT
END ELEVATION
ELEVATION