A1 Pencil Portrait

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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.

This assignment is to be done on ‘A1’ (size) drawing paper, and your portrait should fill the drawing space/ area.

The portrait should include neck, shoulders and a considered background, either abstract or realistic.

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.

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.

Go to our YouTube page, and watch the demo’s/ tutorials.

Plan your assignment carefully using your sketchbook to write/ explain, and illustrate your intentions and ideas.

Take time to assess your work as it progresses and make changes where appropriate.

Use a sharp pencil for details in your portrait.

Bring out ‘Light’ by using a rubber to create effect and contrast in your work.

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

http://get.beetagg.com

http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp

http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone

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

Nouveau Calendar: ●

Keep up to date, and stay organised.

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Colour Prints: ●

Request Colour print outs here. http://bit.ly/gBCGxv

Weblinks: ●

A set of useful weblinks

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Visual Arts FB page:

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