cut paper self portraits
What is the point of portraiture when I can take a selfie?
This is the question 7th graders should be able to answer after completing this self-portrait project. Students will work from observation and collage paper to create a work of art that expresses their individual style and identity. |
learning to look
build your eyes and learn about proportion
Begin this project by building your eyes. Use one eye as a unit of measurement to put all other features in proportion. To help you remember, draw a diagram in your sketchbook to use as you put your features in place.
build your nose and mouth
arrange, glue, & draw face shape
hair
Shirts & Accessories
in progress
finished work
objectives & Assessment
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standards VA7MC.1 c. Explores essential questions, formulates unique ideas and concepts using creative thinking and problem-solving skills (e.g., using visual organizers, diagrams, visual journals, brain-storming lists, art resources, and in discussions).
VA7MC.3 c. Recognizes and evaluates how artists choose and use materials, visual elements,/principles, styles, techniques and tools to shape and communicate meaning. VA7PR.1 c. Explores various techniques/processes as well as the properties of art materials in preparation for art making (e.g., drawing, painting, mixed-media, printmaking, sculpture, digital art, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, technology based art works, graphic design). VA7PR.2 b. Produces increasingly complex original works of art reflecting personal choices and increased technical skill. VA7PR.3 a. Purposefully selects and manipulates elements of art and applies principles of design in the development of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. VA7AR.2 f. Analyzes artworks based on the ways technique, media, style and composition are used to convey meaning. |