In this deck, you'll learn about plans and elevations, which are special 2D drawings used to describe 3D objects. This is a key skill in areas like architecture and engineering. We'll cover the three standard views: the plan, the front elevation, and the side elevation.

Let's start with the plan. The plan is the view you would see if you were looking down on an object from directly above. It's often called a bird's-eye view. It shows the object's width and depth, like a footprint, but it doesn't show its height.

Next is the front elevation. Imagine standing directly in front of an object. The 2D view you see is the front elevation. In exam questions, an arrow often points to the side that is considered the 'front'. This view shows the object's height and width.

The third standard view is the side elevation. This is what you see when you look at the object from one of the sides. Unless you're told otherwise, this is usually the view from the right-hand side. The side elevation shows the object's height and depth.