Development 1
• A development is a
2D shape that can
be folded to create
a 3D object.
• Developments are a
way to represent 3D
objects in 2D.
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• We will learn about parallel line developments in
this chapter. We use this method when we want
to draw developments of 3D objects that are
made of simple shapes and parallel lines (e.g.
prisms and cylinders).
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Developments of prisms
• A prism is a 3D solid
object that is made of flat
surfaces and two identical
ends.
• This chocolate box is a
prism and has six main
surfaces.
• As we unfold the
chocolate box, we begin
to see these surfaces.
Each surface is a
rectangle.
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How to draw a development of a prism
Example: A chocolate box is shown B
opposite. Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction of
arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction of arrow
B
c) the complete surface A
development of the chocolate box.
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How to draw a development of a prism
1. Draw an elevation and a plan of the
chocolate box to the dimensions
provided.
2. The dimensions used and the
shapes generated in the elevation and
plan directly link to the development.
Start the development by drawing the
base of the chocolate box.
3. Add the front, back and sides of the
chocolate box to the base using
dimensions from the plan and
elevation. The front, back and sides
fold at the lines where they are
connected to the base. Use dashed
lines to represent these fold lines.
4. Add the lid of the chocolate box to
complete the surface development.
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Drawing board exercise
1. A shoebox is shown here.
Draw:
a) an elevation in the
direction of arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction
of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the
shoebox. A
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Drawing board exercise
2. A lunchbox is shown here.
Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction B
of arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction of
arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the lunchbox.
Colour the development based
A
on the colours in the diagram.
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Drawing board exercise
3. A box of colouring
pencils is shown here. Draw:
a) an elevation of the box in
the direction of arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction
of arrow B
A
c) the complete surface
development of the box.
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Drawing board exercise
4. A bin is shown here.
There are two openings of
the same size on the front
and back of the bin. Draw:
a) an elevation in the
direction of arrow A
b) an end elevation
projected from the
elevation in the direction
of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the bin B
(including the two
openings).
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Activity sheet
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Drawing board exercise
A regular hexagonal prism
is shown here. Draw:
a) a plan in the direction of
arrow A
b) an elevation projected
from the plan in the
direction of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the
prism.
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How to draw a development of a truncated prism
Example: A magazine holder
(truncated prism) is shown below. B
Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction of
arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction of
arrow B
c) an end elevation projected in C
the direction of arrow C
d) the complete surface
development of the magazine
holder.
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How to draw a development of a truncated prism
1. Draw an elevation, a plan and an
end elevation of the magazine holder
to the dimensions provided.
2. The dimensions used and the
shapes generated in the elevation,
plan and end elevation directly link to
the development. Start the
development by drawing one of the
sides and the back of the magazine
holder. Use dashed lines to represent
fold lines.
3. Draw the second side and front of
the magazine holder using
dimensions from the elevation and
end elevation.
4. Add the base of the magazine
holder to complete the surface
development.
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Activity sheet
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Drawing board exercise
1. A wall-mounted brochure
holder is shown here. Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction
of arrow A
b) an end elevation projected
from the elevation in the
direction of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the brochure
holder.
Show the location of two holes
(R10) in the elevation and
development that will allow the
brochure holder to be attached
to a wall.
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Activity sheet
Development of cylinders
Development of cylinders
Developments of cylinders
• A cylinder is a 3D circular top
solid object that is
made of a curved
surface and two
identical flat ends. curved surface
• This gift box is a
cylinder. It has three
main surfaces: circular base
o a circular top
o a circular base
o a curved surface.
Development of a regular cylinder
Question 1 - Worked Example
Question 1
Shown below is a Candle.
90
Fig 1 opposite shows the plan and elevation of the candle.
a) Draw the given plan and elevation .
b) Draw the surface development of the candle when flattened
(include the top and the bottom).
X Y
25
60
Fig. 1
Question 1 – Solution
As cylinders don’t have any natural edges or corners to act
as fold lines, temporary lines marked on the curved surface Top
are used to develop the surface. These lines are known as
generators. This is the method shown in this solution.
Temporary generators
Height of cylinder
Elevation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
10 D1 Surface development
11 9
12 8 Bottom
1 7
D1 6
2
Circumference of cylinder
3 5
4
Plan Theorem
Divide the plan into 12 equal parts The development of cylinder is a rectangle whose height is the height
using the 60°/ 30° set square of a cylinder and whose length is the circumference of the cylinder.
Question 1 – A3 worked example Pencil drawing solution with measurement.
The question is
designed to fit on a
students A3 sheet.
Drawing board exercise
2. A pencil case is shown
opposite. Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction of
arrow A
b)a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction of
arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the pencil
case.
A
• Include lines for the zip in the
elevation and development.
Activity sheet - solution
Drawing board exercise
A toothbrush holder is shown
opposite. Draw:
a) an elevation in the direction
of arrow A
b) a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction of
arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the
toothbrush holder.
• Show five equally spaced
circles (R10) on the plan and
development.
A
Toothbrush holder solution
Recap Activity sheet
Drawing board exercise
A gift box is shown
below. Draw:
a) an elevation in the
direction of
arrow A
b)a plan projected from
the elevation in the
direction of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the
gift box.
A
Gift box solution
Step 1
Step 2
Cut out the development of the gift box below, use tape to assemble the object.
2D to 3D model
Cut out the development of the magazine holder below, use tape to assemble
the object.
2D to 3D model
Drawing board exercise
4. A roll of kitchen paper
is shown opposite. Draw:
a) an elevation in the
direction of arrow A
b)a plan projected from
the elevation in the
direction of arrow B
c) the complete surface
development of the
roll of kitchen paper.
kitchen paper solution
Drawing board exercise
A deodorant can with a lid
is shown opposite. Draw:
a) an elevation in the
direction of arrow A
b)a plan projected from the
elevation in the direction
of arrow B
c) the complete surface
developments of the can
and lid.
Deodorant can solution
