Learning Objectives

  • Students learn the process of binding accordion books
  • Students utilize character development sheets to add depth to characters
  • Students develop a story
  • Students create thumbnail sketches of how their story will be told paying attention to composition

    • Materials

    Mirrors, charcoals (compressed, vine), graphite pencils, 18" x 24" drawing paper, writing paper, project sample, visual aids

    Vocabulary

    Proportion, scale, value, texture, self-portrait

    Artists

    Lorenzo di Credi, Leonardo da Vinci, Francesco Francia

    Lesson

    Using portraits of the Italian Renaissance that allude to the sitter's name and background through use of symbols and imagery as our example, students are to create their own self-portrait drawn from observation that tells the viewer about themselves. Students are also taught facial proportion, and asked to lightly sketch proportion lines over their initial head shapes to help place their facial features. The lesson ends with students sharing their portraits and taking turns telling the class a little about themselves and why they've drawn what they've drawn. Works well for a first class of the year lesson to get to know your students better and their drawing capabilities.

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