The Self and Beyond: Portraiture · Drawing & Composition

Anatomy and Proportion

Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic representations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do small shifts in proportion change the viewer's perception of a character?
  2. 2What role does symmetry play in our understanding of human beauty?
  3. 3How can we use grid systems to translate three dimensional forms onto flat surfaces?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Human Anatomy and Proportion - S2MOE: Drawing and Observation - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: Art
Unit: The Self and Beyond: Portraiture
Period: Drawing & Composition

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