Character Portraits for Advanced Painters
Project: Character Portraits
Grade: Advanced Painting (11th/12th)
Standards: 6PE: Apply self-direction, independence and a purposed approach when defining and solving a visual design problem. 3PR: Contribute to a portfolio of works that demonstrates technical skill,
a range of media and various original solutions to visual art
problems. 4RE: Analyze and explain the relationship between the content and ideas in artworks and the use of media and compositional elements.
Lesson Objectives:
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Students will analyze how portraits have functioned as works of art over time
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Students will create a portrait of someone they know that showcases that person’s characteristics
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Students will understand how technique, color, and composition help to enhance the meaning of a work of art.
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Students will continue to construct a portfolio of work based on their chosen theme
Vocabulary:
Portrait: A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person.
Composition: the placement or arrangement of visual elements or 'ingredients' in a work of art
Materials/Equipment:
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Reference photos
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Oils, Water colors, or acrylic paints
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Gesso
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Impasto
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Brushes
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Projector/Computer
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Document camera for demo
Procedures:
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Students will view PPT introducing the project, going over history of portraiture and several example of famous portraits
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Will review with students key points during demo:
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Gessoing/underpainting
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Composition
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Facial feature (eyes, nose, mouth)
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Introduce oil painting techniques
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Students will take a photo of an individual they are close with/know well
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They will work from that photo to paint a character portrait; must include a challenge element (editing original colors, including a background, new painting technique etc.)
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Students will have 2-3 weeks to work on portraits
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Portrait must relate somehow to their overall portfolio theme for the year.
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Students will be graded using a formal rubric upon completion.
Powerpoint for Lesson
Student Work
