A1: Pencil Portrait
A1: Pencil Portrait Assignment guidance: The subject for this assignment should be either a photo/ observation (using a mirror) of yourself or, a photo/ observation (drawing from life) of a fellow student in your class which captures and uses ‘expression’. ●
You should have practised your subject for this assignment using a full page in your sketchbook, prior to starting on your final outcome. ○
You will receive more marks for using: A ‘full’ range of tone, appropriately with clear knowledge and understanding of ‘light’ (cause/ effect) Good structure and proportion. Attention to detail(s). A considered background.
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This assignment is to be done on ‘A1’ (size) drawing paper, and your portrait should fill the drawing space/ area.
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The portrait should include neck, shoulders and a considered background, either abstract or realistic.
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Read the Assessment Objectives carefully to ensure you know how your work will be marked by clicking on the ‘AFL’ button on the assignment page.
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Use techniques that you have learnt in class to help your work develop using good basic structure.
A1: Pencil Portrait TIPS: ●
Visit our online ‘Art Gallery’ to see more examples.
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Go to our YouTube page, and watch the demo’s/ tutorials.
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Plan your assignment carefully using your sketchbook to write/ explain, and illustrate your intentions and ideas.
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Take time to assess your work as it progresses and make changes where appropriate.
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Use a sharp pencil for details in your portrait.
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Bring out ‘Light’ by using a rubber to create effect and contrast in your work.
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Choose your subject carefully, selecting an original and personal image/ portrait to work from, will make for a much more enjoyable experience, and stronger outcome, possibly resulting in higher marks
A1: Pencil Portrait Do you have a smart phone? If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with this assignment. All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one of readers below: ●
http://reader.kaywa.com
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http://get.beetagg.com
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http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp
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http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone
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For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader
Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of the code(s) below, and you will be redirected to the required resource, directly on your phone.
AFL: Assessment for Learning. ●
Learn about the assessment objectives.
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eGallery: ●
Take a look at some examples of work for this assignment. http://bit.ly/o2ajxG
YouTube: ●
Go to the Visual Arts YouTube channel and watch some amazing drawing tutorials. http://bit.ly/o7p2O3
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