Drawing Expressive Self-Portraits
Students create self-portraits focusing on conveying emotion through exaggerated features, color, and line quality.
Key Questions
- Construct a self-portrait that communicates a specific emotion without using words.
- Critique how different line weights can emphasize certain facial expressions.
- Compare how different drawing materials (e.g., pastel, charcoal) affect the mood of a portrait.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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