It's time to show your stuff (drawing skills learned over the course) and the true YOU!!
CHOICE 1: Symbolic Self Portrait-Multiple Me
- A self-portrait investigation...because there are MANY ways to view a person and MANY FACETS to every person
- A self-portrait investigation...because there are MANY ways to view a person and MANY FACETS to every person
Objectives: Encourage critical thinking - incorporate planning - use variety of materials and sources - integrate text - art with meaning - personal identity.
In this “Multiple Me” assignment, you are asked to look at yourself in relation to your life, past, present and future, and those around you.
*What is important to you?
*Who is a part of your life?
*What do you read, think, listen to, look at, dream about, want to do?
*Where are you now as a high school student?
1)Begin by assembling some words that speak about you and your interests.
*You will have to pick and choose, being selective (no more than 7 may be included) so that your words really count. They must add information about you to the finished piece of artwork.
2) Select OTHER IMAGERY
* What are some images that can represent you, your interests, your goals, your past, your future, etc. How can they push your skill and creative message?
3) Choose how you will represent your actual self
*do you need digital photos, what skills can you use to make this the best of the best thus far?
4) Plan your drawing carefully
* do 4 thumbnail sketches, plan out different techniques you could use. What have you learned thus far? How can you push that further?
5) Based on your choice of studies begin your drawing by laying in large shapes and observing carefully. Remember, start with the skeleton, work up to the muscles, the skin and then the beautiful details.
FOR THE FINAL IMAGE
*incorporate 1 images of your actual portrait (REALISTIC representation of yourself)
*incorporate multiple strategically placed objects that represent the deeper parts of you
*Incorporate one or more words from the sources mentioned above. (absolutely no “bubble lettering)
Be creative in the way the words are designed into your piece. How will your words add to the total visual impact of your piece?
Could they be woven around you?
Will they be a “frame” for you?
Will they be written on a book you are holding?
(What style of alphabet will you choose or invent Professional calligraphers use guidelines--you should too!
AS ALWAYS I'M LOOKING FOR
* use of a full range of values and quality pencil work.
*Your choice of size of drawing paper--12”x18” or larger, up to 24”x36”.
CONCEPT: Is your project thought out initially and developed in studies? Is the idea thought provoking/ interesting both visually and intellectually? Does the work show obvious evidence of thinking and informed decision making?Has some risk taking or experimentation taken place?Is the drawing based on observation?
COMPOSITION: Worked out in your studies informal or asymmetrical balance -- not centered interesting positive/negative space relationship (60%-40%) clear illusion of space (foreground, middle ground and background) has a focal point or center of interest (contrast, details, crisp edges, etc.) viewer’s eye is moved around the page with line, pattern of lights & darks, etc.) light source shown with visible cast shadows.
CONTRAST: Planned at the study stage full range of simplified values utilized -- from 12 feet away, viewer can read your drawing clearly.
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Materials are used well and evidence mastery technique is generally excellent drawing is noteworthy for its sensitivity and subtlety
In this “Multiple Me” assignment, you are asked to look at yourself in relation to your life, past, present and future, and those around you.
*What is important to you?
*Who is a part of your life?
*What do you read, think, listen to, look at, dream about, want to do?
*Where are you now as a high school student?
1)Begin by assembling some words that speak about you and your interests.
*You will have to pick and choose, being selective (no more than 7 may be included) so that your words really count. They must add information about you to the finished piece of artwork.
2) Select OTHER IMAGERY
* What are some images that can represent you, your interests, your goals, your past, your future, etc. How can they push your skill and creative message?
3) Choose how you will represent your actual self
*do you need digital photos, what skills can you use to make this the best of the best thus far?
4) Plan your drawing carefully
* do 4 thumbnail sketches, plan out different techniques you could use. What have you learned thus far? How can you push that further?
5) Based on your choice of studies begin your drawing by laying in large shapes and observing carefully. Remember, start with the skeleton, work up to the muscles, the skin and then the beautiful details.
FOR THE FINAL IMAGE
*incorporate 1 images of your actual portrait (REALISTIC representation of yourself)
*incorporate multiple strategically placed objects that represent the deeper parts of you
*Incorporate one or more words from the sources mentioned above. (absolutely no “bubble lettering)
Be creative in the way the words are designed into your piece. How will your words add to the total visual impact of your piece?
Could they be woven around you?
Will they be a “frame” for you?
Will they be written on a book you are holding?
(What style of alphabet will you choose or invent Professional calligraphers use guidelines--you should too!
AS ALWAYS I'M LOOKING FOR
* use of a full range of values and quality pencil work.
*Your choice of size of drawing paper--12”x18” or larger, up to 24”x36”.
CONCEPT: Is your project thought out initially and developed in studies? Is the idea thought provoking/ interesting both visually and intellectually? Does the work show obvious evidence of thinking and informed decision making?Has some risk taking or experimentation taken place?Is the drawing based on observation?
COMPOSITION: Worked out in your studies informal or asymmetrical balance -- not centered interesting positive/negative space relationship (60%-40%) clear illusion of space (foreground, middle ground and background) has a focal point or center of interest (contrast, details, crisp edges, etc.) viewer’s eye is moved around the page with line, pattern of lights & darks, etc.) light source shown with visible cast shadows.
CONTRAST: Planned at the study stage full range of simplified values utilized -- from 12 feet away, viewer can read your drawing clearly.
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Materials are used well and evidence mastery technique is generally excellent drawing is noteworthy for its sensitivity and subtlety
Choice 2: What's YOUR story?- It's YOUR TURN to tell YOUR STORY!!!!!!!
YOUR JOB:
1. WRITE YOUR STORY
- At least one page hand-written.
- Make it something you care about or are interested in!
- It doesn't have to be entirely true or autobiographical...but you can find some inspiration from your own life experiences.
- You WILL be illustrating a small part of this story, so make sure it is something you can find reference images for.
(For example: You might write a story where all of the characters are mice, but you will need reference pictures of those mice. Alternatively, if you are the main character, you will be able to take pictures of yourself for reference.)
To help you brainstorm:
- Do you want your story to be funny? Sad? Real-life? Personal? About someone else?
2. DISSECT YOUR STORY
- Look through your story and pick one important/interesting/exciting/emotional part to illustrate
-To give the viewer only one part of the whole story.
-To leave them wondering what happened before and what will happen after this moment in time that you've shown them.
-What will leave the viewer most impacted or interested?
3. FIGURE OUT HOW YOU WILL ILLUSTRATE YOUR STORY
-Most, if not ALL professional artists plan their work out before they start their final piece! So will you!
-You MUST complete THREE different thumbnail sketches before you can get your big sheet of paper. HAVE A PLAN!!!!
4. PICK YOUR BEST THUMBNAIL AND GET YOUR FINAL PAPER
Requirements
(1) You must use realistic drawing or shading (like the portrait assignment or perspective hallway drawing).
(2) If you have more than one large frame, you MUST have one “frame” that is at least 12” x 12” with high detail.
(3) You must have good craft (no smudges, tears, rushed portions) Give it some love and time! This is YOUR STORY, make it a great one!
(4) Use reference images for as much as you can. Drawing from observation greatly increases your skills in drawing.
(5) Complete a self-evaluation (I will print these out for you)
1. WRITE YOUR STORY
- At least one page hand-written.
- Make it something you care about or are interested in!
- It doesn't have to be entirely true or autobiographical...but you can find some inspiration from your own life experiences.
- You WILL be illustrating a small part of this story, so make sure it is something you can find reference images for.
(For example: You might write a story where all of the characters are mice, but you will need reference pictures of those mice. Alternatively, if you are the main character, you will be able to take pictures of yourself for reference.)
To help you brainstorm:
- Do you want your story to be funny? Sad? Real-life? Personal? About someone else?
2. DISSECT YOUR STORY
- Look through your story and pick one important/interesting/exciting/emotional part to illustrate
-To give the viewer only one part of the whole story.
-To leave them wondering what happened before and what will happen after this moment in time that you've shown them.
-What will leave the viewer most impacted or interested?
3. FIGURE OUT HOW YOU WILL ILLUSTRATE YOUR STORY
-Most, if not ALL professional artists plan their work out before they start their final piece! So will you!
-You MUST complete THREE different thumbnail sketches before you can get your big sheet of paper. HAVE A PLAN!!!!
4. PICK YOUR BEST THUMBNAIL AND GET YOUR FINAL PAPER
Requirements
(1) You must use realistic drawing or shading (like the portrait assignment or perspective hallway drawing).
(2) If you have more than one large frame, you MUST have one “frame” that is at least 12” x 12” with high detail.
(3) You must have good craft (no smudges, tears, rushed portions) Give it some love and time! This is YOUR STORY, make it a great one!
(4) Use reference images for as much as you can. Drawing from observation greatly increases your skills in drawing.
(5) Complete a self-evaluation (I will print these out for you)