Creating Expressive Self-Portraits
Using mirrors to observe facial features and proportions. Students create their first formal self-portrait using charcoal and pencils.
Key Questions
- Differentiate the shapes and positions of your facial features in a mirror.
- Design a self-portrait that conveys a specific emotion.
- Justify your artistic choices in representing your unique identity in your drawing.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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