Ms Irvine's Drawing Class

Self Portrait Project

Turn this paper in with your drawing
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Rules:
- Include your face
- Demonstrate use of DaVinci's rules of proportion
- face must be at least 6" x 9"
- paper must be 12" x 18" or larger
- Use the entire paper as part of an interesting, dynamic composition.
- Be creative, original. Use techniques learned in class.
- Create a great work of art using Elements & Principals of Design.
Suggestions / Ideas : Use a unique angle, draw your reflection, use dramatic lighting, put stuff in the
background that adds meaning, sit behind something important, zoom in, wear a hat or meaningful
accessory, use a thoughtful expression, tell a story with your picture, make a statement, divide the image up
and put it back together, draw yourself multiple times within the picture, draw multiple sides of who you are.

Self-Portrait Self-Critique: Answer the following questions

about your work
1. Other than what you look like, what does your drawing tell the viewer about you?

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2. How does eye travel work in your portrait?

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3. Explain how each of the elements and principals of design are used in you picture. (Form, Texture,
Color, Shape, Space, Line, Balance, Emphasis, Unity, Variety, Pattern, Proportion, Rhythm) Please
underline each of those words in the sentences where you use them.

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Rubric:
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20 pts Use of Elements & Principals of
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Design
10 pts Dynamic, Complex, Interesting
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Composition
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10 pts Creativity, Originality
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10 pts Good use of value
10 pts less than 10% white paper
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10 pts Effort Perseverance
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10 pts Craftsmanship, Use of
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Name: ___________________________________