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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
ICT 10 Animation: Quarter 3, Week 5

Linear Perspective: One Point Perspective

I. Introduction
One point perspective is a type of linear perspective. Linear perspective relies on
the use of lines to render objects leading to the illusion of space and form in a flat
work of art. It is a structured approach to drawing. One point perspective gets its
name from the fact that it utilizes a single vanishing point.

II. Learning Competency

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs,
namely: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and
Character while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

III. Objectives
After going through these Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to:

A. Recognize the techniques used by artists to create the illusion of depth

and space using relative size and position of a group of objects;
B. Appreciate how each component allows the artist to transform a two-
dimensional surface into a realistic representation of our three-
dimensional world.
C. Apply the skills learned by creating a portrait of a 3D room.

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PRETEST

DRAWING TIME! Using the drawing area below, draw a cube

RECAP
DRAWING TIME! Draw a tiger (see sample below) by starting with the given
picture.

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IV. Discussion
To many, the spatial depth that a painting or drawing may represent is
easy to take to granted. But art has not always been so reflective of the
culture around us. The figures in ancient Egyptian drawings and paintings,
for example, are frequently depicted in profile, while their eyes face the
viewer. This is because it wasn't until the 14th century that linear
perspectives started to be used effectively by artists, allowing them to turn a
two-dimensional surface into a convincing depiction of our 3D world.

The mathematical rules concerning linear perspective were first drawn

up by the ancient Greeks and Romans but later forgotten in Europe during
the Middle Ages. Filippo Brunelleschi, father of Italian Renaissance
architecture, made the first recorded attempt to use linear perspective. About
1415 the famous Italian architect illustrated his use of linear perspective by
creating two painted panels depicting Florence's streets and buildings.
Though later those panels were lost.

WHAT IS LINEAR PERSPECTIVE

Linear perspective is a technique used by artists to create the illusion
of depth and space, using a group of objects' relative size and position. To
achieve this effect, the development of a painting or drawing using linear
perspective needs three critical components:

1. Orthogonals (also known as parallel lines)

2. Vanishing point
3. Horizon line

With certain elements, the structure of a piece of art may be

structured in a manner close to how the human eye sees the world. The
guiding principle for this approach is that objects closer to the spectator
appear bigger while objects that are farther away look smaller. To do this, the
artist puts a horizontal line across the pictorial surface, which is known as
the “horizon line.” Instead parallel lines or orthogonals converge as they
recede and cross on the horizon line at the vanishing point.

TYPES OF PERSPECTIVE
There are many kinds of perspectives that artists use to express a
sense of space within a work 's composition, including linear perspective, one
point perspective, two point perspective, and atmospheric perspective.
WHAT IS ONE POINT PERPECTIVE?
One point of perspective is a type of linear perspective. Linear
perspective relies on using lines to make objects in a flat work of art which
leads to the illusion of space and shape. Drawing is a formal approach. One
point of view derives its name from the fact that it uses a single point of
flight.

Other forms of linear perspective include two point

perspective and three point perspective. Each type gets its name according to
how many vanishing points are used. The type of perspective used by the
artist usually dictates the scene.

Note that not all modes of perspective are linear. Atmospheric

perspective is used by manipulating the use of meaning and color in a scene
to create the illusion of space. In conjunction with a type of linear
perspective atmospheric perspective is also used to create a persuasive
illusion.

Linear perspective is an effective way to create depth in a scene.

The Horizon Line

One point perspective assumes that a spectator is present at a certain point

of view, and that an actual or imaginary "horizon line" exists. Often, the
"horizon line" is defined as the line separating the earth from the sky.

However, the horizon line isn't always established clearly by "sky" and
"earth." The horizon line can also be the focal point a viewer is viewing from.
The audience can see an object , for example, by looking up at it, or maybe
directly down on it. The object will always be seen in perspective but in such
cases, the "horizon line" is not the gap separating between "sky" and "earth."

In the following image, the viewer could be looking down onto buildings. In
this case, the horizon line does not mark the division between "sky" and
"ground"
Considering the horizon line allows the artist to make an educated decision
about where to put the vanishing point or lines. Without a horizon line, a
drawing or painting may be created but its good practice to have one even
though it may not be apparent in the finished product.

The Vanishing Point

Dots on the horizon are called the "lines of vanishing" One point viewpoint
makes use of one point of vanishing. All lines of perspective are going to
recede back to this special space circle. This dot can best be viewed as the
location from which objects begin to disappear due to distance. The
"vanishing point" will be used as an anchor for some of the lines used in one
perspective point.

Orthogonals
If the basic shape of the object is described, lines are added from each corner
of the object that recede back to the vanishing point. Such diagonal lines are
denominated orthogonals.
The back "face" of the cube is added by drawing another square that touches
all four orthogonals as they recede back in space.

The shape of the cube has now been defined and the lines that were used to
draw it can be erased, revealing a three dimensional cube in space.

This process is simply replicated to create additional forms. Each form that
is drawn utilizes the same vanishing point. A new vanishing point is not
created within the picture plane.
Scenes can become more complex as more features are added. The illusion of
space is maintained by following a structured approach for additional
details.

One Point Perspective with Interiors

One point perspective is not limited to basic forms and buildings. It can also
be used to draw interiors using the same approach. A horizon line is defined,
although it most likely will not be visible in the finished drawing. A vanishing
point is placed on the horizon line, before basics shapes are drawn.
Orthogonals (receding diagonal lines) are drawn to define the form of the
objects extending towards the singular vanishing point.

Use in a Drawing or Painting

One point perspective is used by an artist when the vantage point of viewer is
relatively flat, meaning that the front-facing view of the objects form flat
geometric shapes (i.e. square, rectangle, etc.) If the corner of the object faces
the viewer, then two point perspective or three point perspective would be a
better choice.
How to Draw in One Point Perspective Step by Step

Begin one point perspective by drawing a horizon line.

The next step in one point perspective is to place a vanishing point on the
horizon line.

Next, draw a box to represent the building that you want to draw in
perspective.
Now, draw lines from all four corners back to the vanishing point.

Next, draw a smaller box that touches each of the lines that you drew in the
previous step.

Now you can erase the lines that you no longer need to reveal a 3D form. You
can also add a form on the other side of the vanishing point.
V. ACTIVITIES
Letter-in-Perspective
1. Create a letter H in 3D Perspective.
2. Use the horizontal line below.
3. The output is shown at the bottom, for your reference.
WRAP-UP
Let us summarize what we have discussed today. Complete the WE Chart by
differentiating the 3 important components in perspective.
Linear Perspective: One Point Perspective

VALUING
W What I learned E Explain what you have learned

Do you believe in the saying that “Life is lived

through perspective. What one believes are ups
and downs, the other sees as growth”

Explain your answer in 5 sentences using the

space below.
POST TEST
STAY HOME! In this time of pandemic, everybody is encouraged to stay
home, not only to spare ourselves from the virus, but most especially, to
lessen the increasing number of Covid19 patients being taken-cared of by
our dedicated frontliners. Create a one point perspective of your room with a
3D word “Stay Home! Help our frontliners.”(see sample below)
VIII. REFERENCES

www.deped.gov.ph. “Animation-NC-II-CG-pdf.” Accessed May 23, 2017.

https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Animation-
NC-II-CG.pdf
www.tesda.gov.ph.”TR Animation NC II.” Accessed May 24, 2020 .
https://tesda.gov.ph/Downloadables/TR%20- 20Animation%20NC
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creately.com.” types-of-graphic-organizers.” Accessed July 26, 2020 .

https://creately.com/blog/diagrams/types-of-graphic-organizers/

www.invaluable.com.” Understanding Linear Perspective in Art.” Accessed

July 26, 2020 . https://www.invaluable.com/blog/understanding-linear-
perspective-in-art/

helloartsy.com.” One Point Perspective.” Accessed July 26, 2020 .

https://helloartsy.com/one-point-perspective/

thevirtualinstructor.com.” One Point Perspective.” Accessed July 26, 2020 .

https://thevirtualinstructor.com/onepointperspective.htm

www.rcampus.com.” Rubrics.” Accessed July 26, 2020 .

https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=WX46A75&

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