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M. Aston, ACT Class of 2024 - Self Portrait,June 2021
Unit Competencies
Unit Competencies
Drawing from life: Create a drawing that relies on direct observation of the subject rather than preconceived “symbols” (some interpretive liberties or abstractions are OK. These give a drawing character.
Render facial features and proportions with a degree of anatomical accuracy
Use compositional arrangement to enhance visual storytelling
Using grids and scaling
Resources and Materials
Resources and Materials
Zoe Hong - video guide to drawing fashion faces
Stan Prokopenko - blog guide to drawing heads
Proko: Eyes (8 min)
Proko: Eyes Part II
O.U.T.V - a method for mapping facial features, and measuring proportions.
Facial Features Map
Lips Step by Step
Muscles of the Face
Geometric Forms of the Nose: Profile and 3/4 View
Geometric Forms of the Nose: Front views
Wrapping Facial Features Around the Head
Planes of the Face
Lips Step by Step
Summative Assessment - the Final Project
Summative Assessment - the Final Project
Nine Thumbnail Sketches
Nine Thumbnail Sketches
Explore different compositions, arrangements, and views. Include at least one profile view, one 3/4, and one front.
"After" Self Portrait
"After" Self Portrait
The culmination of everything we've been working on.
Detailed Assignment Sheet
Written Reflection
Written Reflection
A short piece of writing: Before and After self reflection.
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