Self-Portraits 

Overview: In this lesson the students will learn the correct proportions of a human face. They will begin by learning that the face can be mapped using basic math skills. Students will practice drawing eyes, ears, lips, and noses. The studio portion of this lesson will allow the students to demonstrate what they have learned in addition to learning how to shade a portrait. 

Questions: What is a portrait? How do I correctly draw a face? 

Goals: I can draw a face with the correct proportions. 

Standards:4PE Connect selected ideas, concepts and processes used in visual art with those used in other academic disciplines. 

5PR Engage in visual problems of personal or social relevance showing focus and persistence to complete the task

5RE Assess personal progress to improve craftsmanship and refine and complete works of art

Language: portrait, proportions, shade, value