How can we bring all of our drawing skills together to create a realistic self portrait?
Assignment Part A: Submit a selfie photo option for your self portrait to Schoology dropbox called "Photo Options"
Must be full face view, close up of head and neck
No filters or costumes
Must have a nice range of values (not too dark, not washed out, not too high contrast.
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Assignment:Go through this PPT Mini-Tutorial on manipulating and printing your photo in Photoshop.
ASSIGNMENT PART B
How do artists get ideas/inspiration?
Meet artist Chuck Close.
Assignment: In this video, Chuck Close writes a note to his 14 year old self with some advice. In your sketchbook write 3 takeaways you gleaned or advice that resonated with you.
What are some general guidelines for drawing a face in proportion?
Assignment: Guided in class drawing
Title a page in your sketchbook: "General Facial Proportions" and draw the basic shape of the head first using the template provided, trace into a new page in your sketchbook.
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Follow along with the demonstration and this Step-by step Power Point.
ASSIGNMENT PART C
Watch this video on using a value finder and developing accuracy with shading
Assignment: Create your own grey scale value finder using your drawing pencils. Using a 4"x6" notecard, divide the card into equal squares to represent the pencil grades in your box - reserve the lightest for the white of the paper. Fill the boxes carefully with even pressure for each value. Punch a hole in each at the edge as illustrated.
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We are aiming to:
____ Utilize each of the pencils to create a gradient from light to dark- label each box with the number of the pencil
____ Evenly fill the box with consistent strokes going in the same direction
____ Hold pencil a bit further and at an angle, controlling pressure
____ Make sure each section is different and no values repeat
How can we use a grid technique in combination with the drawing skills we've already learned to increase our accuracy in drawing?
ASSIGNMENT PART D
Watch this video on the Grid Method
Assignment: Prepare your drawing paper with a 1" grid.
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1. Grid your drawing paper. Use the lightest pencil with light pressure - beginning from the edge of your paper.
Measure and mark a 1 inch grid from edge to edge of your paper by LIGHTLY marking 1 inch marks along the top and side edge. Make sure your ruler is aligned with the the edges of your page for accuracy - two marks one top and one bottom - then align ruler before making lines. Also make sure you align with the actual beginning mark of 1 inch - not the end of the ruler.
*Note - the image below has lines that are too dark - you will want to erase them later - so make them visible enough to see - but light enough to erase!
Note - we will attach extra papers on top and side edge to label the boxes with numbers and letters.
Assignment: Set Goals for yourself for your final drawing. In your Sketchbook on the thumbnail page List 3-4 drawing skills you have learned that you feel you have developed and will apply. List 2-3 things you want to pay attention to as you work on your drawing. Refer to the rubric.
2. Next, Grid your photo in the same manner - this time using .75" as your height and width of grid lines. These lines can be darker or even in ink to make them visible over your photocopy.
3. Mark the side and top columns with numbers and letters as you did the gridded drawing paper.​
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Revisit your self made value finder - compare to scale given and scale on drawing box - are your value steps distinct? And representative of the range of your pencils? Take a few minutes to refine.
Make a "blind" or viewfinder by taping two pieces of construction paper together in an "L" shape corresponding the the size of your grid boxes. Some people prefer to add a third piece or even a fourth to complete the box. This helps you to focus on seeing the lines - edges, values as their own shapes, positive/negative spaces, without naming, and gauge them individually within each box of the grid. When, completed, they come together to form a whole, accurate image.
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To begin drawing: Use your L shaped blind and - use two additional pieces to temporarily form a complete square.
Select a box in your photo - 2 - 3 boxes in from top and side- place your blind on the photo and locate the box on your drawing paper. Use your value finder to decide which pencils to begin shading with - see the shapes the values form within that single block - noting where they start and merge within that square - and duplicate on your drawing paper. Take your time. It may be helpful to make halfway marks on your blind.
ASSIGNMENT PART E
Once you duplicate a square, evaluate it for accurateness - did you accomplish the range of values represented? In the same shapes and proportions in the square?
Once you feel you have achieved that accuracy, you can:
Start in the upper right corner (or left if you are left handed) and working your way over and down, translate the lines, values and shapes from each grid checking the rows for accuracy. A,1 etc.
Lightly sketch essential contour lines as you see them in each box - making sure to check position within the box for accuracy - as illustrated above - note you will make corrections to these as you add detail and work within each grid box so draw very - very lightly! When you are working in key areas you can lift the blind and use a compass tool to check accuracy.
Continue until complete - use your grey scale value finder to help translate values.
How am I doing? Check in
ASSIGNMENT PART E
Assignment: Mid-Drawing Reflection
Take 5-10 minutes at the beginning of class to complete the mid drawing reflection. This will be collected and returned to you at the end of the project.
Supplemental Resources
Drawing Hair Tutorial
Drawing Eyes Tutorial
Implied texture of
overall pattern
ASSIGNMENT PART F
GRID PORTRAIT PEER FEEDBACK + REFINE
Artist:
Place your close to finished drawing on one of the black boards alongside your photo.
Stand back from it.
Ask two peers to give you feedback on the following - 1 WILL TAKE NOTES:
Peer 1:
Peer 2:
Identify strong areas - features or parts of the portrait that are well developed in terms of
____ proportion / size of features - specifically:
____ placement of features - specifically:
____ value range / shading of features is well developed from darkest values, through mid to light values - specifically:
Identify areas that could possibly be refined - features or parts of the portrait that could potentially use more work in terms of
____ proportion / size of features - specifically:
____ placement of features - specifically:
____value range / shading of features is well developed from darkest values, through mid to light values - specifically:
ASSIGNMENT PART G
Reflect + Share
Self Portrait using the grid
Name:
Scale
0 not observed 1 limited 2 emerging 3 basic 4 skilled 5 accomplished
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_______ (5) I can use contour line drawing to capture shapes accurately helping to achieve an accurate likeness
+light lines are used for contour edge lines of features--such as nose, mouth, eye sockets
________(5) I can render proportion accurately
+grid was followed so that features in my drawing are in correct placement in relation to one another, and are the appropriate size
________(5) I can use drawing pencils to create a range of values and develop form
+ my drawing includes 5-7 distinct values created through use of drawing pencils of varying hardness/softness
+ I used shading technique(s)to render textures such as hair or skin
+values blend gradually around forms
Studio Habits:
_______ (5) I am engaged with lessons and put forth my best effort
+ I stay on task, am open and receptive to feedback and suggestions and offer ind, helpful and specific feedback to my peers
+ I care for supplies and help clean and organize my table
Reflection
_______ (5) I can reflect and write about my learning including specific skills and techniques and utilizing appropriate art terminology.
+ Begins with a statement of growth
+ Includes evidence of techniques / skills applied and developed to improve drawing skills and support growth
​​+ Writing is descriptive and specific with relevant art vocabulary. High school writing conventions are shown.
Assignment: Create a 3 slide PowerPoint reflection and post to Padlet.
Open a blank powerpoint. 3 Slides only - blank - no template or decoration! BACKGROUND SHOULD BE BLACK IN SLIDES 1 + 2
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SLIDE 1 BLACK BACKGROUND - FINAL DRAWING ONLY
SLIDE 2 BLACK BACKGROUND - FIRST AND LAST DRAWING AND PHOTO
