Marine City

Lesson Summary

Marine City, known for its iconic residential skyscrapers, stunning skyline, and breathtaking views of the ocean, is often considered a landmark of Busan. In this lesson, students will illustrate Marine City using one-point perspective. The goal is to create depth and realism in their artwork by depicting beautifully designed buildings, streets, and the ocean. Students can also include scenes of people and activities to bring their illustrations to life.

Lesson Objectives

Learn how to draw a scene using one-point perspective.
Develop an understanding of depth, realism, and composition.
Capture the unique atmosphere of Marine City, including its architectural features and daily life.
Enhance creativity by imagining and illustrating human activities within the scene.

Marine City

Marine City in Busan, South Korea, is a luxurious waterfront district in the Haeundae area, renowned for its stunning skyline of high-rise residential and commercial buildings, such as the Haeundae I'Park and The Zenith. Known for its upscale apartments, fine dining, and proximity to iconic landmarks, Marine City offers breathtaking ocean views and a vibrant lifestyle. Nearby attractions include Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and the Nurimaru APEC House, while annual events like the Busan International Fireworks Festival enhance its appeal.

Discussion Questions

Without looking out the window, can you describe what you imagine is outside? (e.g., apartments, cars, shops, etc.)
Now, look out the window—what do you notice? How does it compare to what you imagined?
What is the atmosphere like in Marine City? Are there specific colors, moods, or feelings that come to mind when you think about it?
What do you imagine people are doing outside? Do you notice any animals or other elements of nature?
What is the most memorable or distinctive feature of Marine City for you?

Materials Needed

Pencil & Eraser
Black Permenent Pens of Various Thickeneses
Colored: Pencils, Markers
Paints and Brushes

What to Do

Step 1: Prepare Your Page

Draw a 3 cm border around your A3-sized paper. *You may adjust the size of the boarder according to the size of your paper.

Step 2: Sketch the Horizon Line

Draw a horizontal line across the center of your page.
Mark the vanishing point in the middle of the horizon line with an "X."

Step 3: Plan the Streets

Sketch the main street, ensuring it converges toward the vanishing point.
Add intersecting streets to create the layout of the town. These streets will guide the placement of buildings and other elements.

Step 4: Draw the Buildings

Outline the buildings along the streets, making sure they follow the perspective lines leading to the vanishing point.

Step 5: Add Windows and Doors

Use the vanishing point and horizon line to position windows, doors, and other architectural details accurately.

Step 6: Include Additional Details

Add objects like trees, streetlights, crosswalks, and street lines.
Include signage to indicate buildings such as shops, restaurants, or other key landmarks.

Step 7: Imagine the People and Activities

Think about the daily life in Marine City—people walking, biking, relaxing at cafes, or playing by the ocean. Illustrate these scenes in your drawing to bring it to life.

Step 8: Ink Your Drawing

Trace over your pencil lines using black permanent markers to make the details stand out.

Step 9: Add Color

Mask the 3 cm border with masking tape to keep it clean.
Paint or color your town using watercolors, colored pencils, or markers.
Experiment with color choices to set the mood of your scene—bright colors for a sunny, cheerful vibe, or muted tones for a calmer, peaceful atmosphere.

Terminology

One-Point Perspective: A drawing technique where parallel lines converge toward a single vanishing point on the horizon line, creating the illusion of depth.

Horizon Line: A horizontal line that represents the viewer's eye level and separates the sky from the ground in the drawing.

Vanishing Point: The point on the horizon where parallel lines appear to meet.

Depth: The sense of three-dimensional space in a two-dimensional drawing.

Foreshortening: A drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth by distorting the appearance of objects or figures.

Cube: A three-dimensional square with six sides. It serves as a fundamental geometric shape in drawing.

Ellipse: An oval shape that, when viewed in perspective, represents a circle.