Drawing and the Human Form · Drawing and Composition

Proportion and Portraiture

Exploring the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic and expressive portraits.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the distances between facial features change when the head turns?
  2. 2What choices did this artist make to convey the subject's personality?
  3. 3How does the placement of light sources affect the mood of a portrait?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Paint and Colour
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Drawing and the Human Form
Period: Drawing and Composition

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