Précis Sketch/Field Sketch

Whāinga ako: Lesson Goals

To differentiate between vertical, oblique, and ground level sketches in geography and apply this knowledge to accurately depict geographical features at different angles.

Vertical Angle, Oblique Angle and Ground Level

Sketches in Geography can be drawn at different angles. The most common one we know is Vertical (otherwise known as "birds-eye view"). This is how we view most maps. We are also familiar with Ground Level as that is how we see the world! Oblique Angle is viewed not from over top of but on an angle looking down.

Mairehau High School seen three different ways...

Below are examples of these different views and what they are used for. Note the buildings are a little out of date!

Précis Sketch from vertical angle photos

Above is an example of a précis sketch done from a vertical angle. There is a key that goes alongside it.

Précis Sketch from oblique angle photos

Above is an example of a précis sketch done from an oblique angle. There is a key that goes alongside it. You will notice that the sketch is in more of a trapezium shape rather than a square, this is because in the photo it is clear what is the foreground and what is the background. As a flat drawing this would not be so obvious- trapezium shape lets the viewer know they are looking at something from an oblique angle. It also allows things to be drawn to scale (the land in the foreground might be 2km across but the land in the distance might be 10km across).