Value Drawing Self-Portraits Unit

8th Grade

Introduction to Self-Portraits

EQ: Why do artists create self-portraits?

Focus Questions: How and what can we learn about the artist through his/her self-portraits?

Standards

1.1.a. Describe how artists represent visual qualities such as spatial relationships, detail, and specific features of subject matter

1.1.b. Represent accurately in visual form spatial relationships, detail, and specific features of subject matter

ObjectivesDuring the unit the student will learn that

1. A self-portrait is a representation of an artist that is drawn, painted, photographed or otherwise created by the artist.

2. By analyzing and describing a self-portrait, students can gather information about the artist’s personality and emotions.

By the end of the unit the student will be able to

1. Create his/her own self-portrait in pencil using the grid transfer method.

2. Analyze a work of art based on the artist’s use of the elements of art.

Today’s Objective

Recognize values and create values using line, pattern and simulated textures. Develop Contrast through values.

Day 2 – Do Now

Reminder of how to hold your pencil when drawing value

Example Value Drawing in Pencil

Example Value Drawing in Pencil

Example Value Drawings

Value Scales Practice

PracticeShading Spheres with a light source