In this post, I will share my sketching attempts for CEED 2020 Part B subjective paper to give you an idea of how I would solve the questions if I were to give the exam. The way I solved might not be the correct way, but at least I don't want to stop myself from sharing how I would do. Hope you find this helpful.
Note:
- I drew all the sketches digitally. However, you are supposed to do this using pencils/pen as instructed in the question paper.
- I might have missed perspective or some important elements, you can understand that. As you know I'm just average at sketching. This post is just to give you an idea.
Tips for answering the subjective questions
I keep repeating the below tips to stress the importance of the points
- Read, read, and read.......read and understand the question carefully. Sketch only that asked in the question. It's not necessary to do the extra portion...no need to prove your artistic skills. If mentioned specifically (like in Q1 they mentioned not to draw the environment), don't do the extra works. It will result in minus marking!
- Make sure you show everything required in the questions....the specific things like for ex. the flies in Q1
- Understand the evaluation criteria and try to meet them.....to your level best
- Use only the media mentioned in the question
- Try not to use rulers/scale even if not mentioned in the question
You can check a detailed list of tips for subjective question in this post - walking stick design problem sketch
Q1)
My sketch solutions for Q1
Points to remember:
- Maintain the same size and proportion of the lady and her features - this includes smaller details like eyes, eyebrows (which is not required here), size of the earrings, bangles etc. In short, you are supposed to replicate the same character as given in the question
- Maintain the same perspective as far as possible - my suggestion. Like for ex., I've tried to maintain the same view of the basket with the fishes.
- Attempt only those parts that are required in the questions
Mistakes that you should avoid:
- Drawing the platform on top of which she was seated.
- Sketch of the surroundings like market scenario, fellow sellers etc. Sketching her in a standing position for both the two questions.
- Giving additional features to her, like wrinkles, shades, eyebrows, changing ear rings, bangles etc.
- Missing the towel in the first sketch or showing a handkerchief instead of the towel.
Here is the timelapse video of how I drew this (just for understanding. Nothing to do with sketching)
Q2)
My sketch solutions for Q2
Mistakes that you should avoid:
- Resizing the shapes (line as well as the circle), like using smaller/bigger size circle, changing the arc radius, or making a longer/shorter length line. You should use the same line length and the same radius of the circle.
- The three objects should maintain the same orientations in all the sketches.
- Missing one or two of the shapes given.
- Try making the shapes in the correct distances with respect to the enclosing/bounding box as shown in the questions, like I've maintained in all the 10 solutions - just my suggestion.
Q3)
My sketch solutions for Q3
I would prefer not to draw the backgrounds for the icons. In fact, for the 4th solutions, I should've used one or at the max two flowers, which I feel is sufficient and makes a good icon.
Q4)
My sketch solution for Q4
Points to remember:
- Understand and figure out the light direction, that would result in the shadow as shown in the question. Based on that, you can consider showing the shadows for the body. Remember, the body shall be mostly plastic or plastic mix and so you won't see the shining reflection as seen for the metal top mixer.
- Knobs and the switches should be drawn with the utmost care. In my sketch, I could've drawn it even better.
- The view (3D orientation) of the mixer should match the view of the body to be drawn. But, don't change the orientation of the top mixer to match with the body (in case you end up drawing the body first and then the mixer). I would prefer to draw the top mixer first and match the bottom body according to the top mixer's perspective.
Q5)
My sketch solutions for Q5
Problem description
- Sharp pain at the palm surface where the toothbrush tail end is being pressed hard
- Uncomfortable and slip of grip at the mid-level while brushing
- Pain and rubbing of the brush back on the gums of the tooth during the front and back action
- Difficulty to reach the backmost teeth, causing discomfort of opening the mouth wide
- Difficulty in stretching the mouth wide when the brush is used to clean the front sides
Oops....I think I forgot to draw the 6th problem :D I hope that's ok.
Points to remember:
- Don't spend time drawing a complete person or complete hand. The solutions should highlight the key highlights - the problems because of using the toothpaste. Draw only those parts that are required to express the problems. You can see how I have drawn partial hands and facial features. I think this should work.
- You don't want to draw the backgrounds and all. Not at all needed.
- The problem description is supposed to come beneath the respective image. I've shown them separately for my convenience.
- Don't show the solution :) or propose/suggest solutions in the description.
Sketching Level required/sufficient for CEED and UCEED exams
Hope this is useful.
