During the review of portraits and self-portraits, students will describe and discuss characteristics of the portrait, organizational principles, styles and media used to create the work. From a photo that has been scanned in on a flat bed or slide scanner. From a photo that has been processed and pressed to a CD Using a camcorder and a software application such as Avid Videoshop to capture an image. Students then select one of their images to enlarge and further enhance using traditional art materials in a studio or art room setting. Following a demonstration on enlarging using a grid students will use pencil to lay in the basic components of their portrait on a surface.
Various media are available to the student .
Students experiment with materials and processes before the final self-portrait is begun. We have used oil pastels, colored pencil, cut paper, charcoal, linoleum prints, paint and markers for their final work based on the investigation of tools and materials. Students then present their works of art to the class and participate in a class discussion.