Essential Questions- What you will consider

1. How do I create a variety of values (light and dark)?

2.  How do these values communicate the illusion of fom (3D) in a painting?

3.  How does attention to detail affect the final outcome of a piece?

4.  How is my motivation affected when I am able to choose the inspirational focus for my work?

5.  How do I respond to frustration and challenge?



​Project Goals- What you will do
1. Select a person as the focus of your inpirational portrait.  
2. Write a biography for the person you have selected (1 paragraph) and explain your personal connection to that person (1  paragrpah).  
3. Using photoshop, alter the image with the "cutout" filter to separate the values in the image.

4.  Use a projector to trace the value shapes to a canvas. 
5. Paint the values using your own mixtures of acrylic paints and choose a backgroud color that best honors your subject.

6.  Seek out critique from peers and your instructor. 

 

Project Grouping
Work alone on this piece, but look for critique and support from your peers.



Important Rules

1. Respect the art room!  Clean up after yourself and be thoughtful about materials.  

2.  Offer kind, specific, and helpful feedback.

3.  Stay busy.

 

​Project Grading
We will continue our expiriment in non-grading!   You will recieve verbal feedback and encouragement on your progress.  You will recieve written feedback on your writing.  

Things to consider-  How is my motivation affected by the lack of grades.  Am I recieving adequate feedback from my peers and teacher?  Am I seeking out feedback when I need it?  How do I know if my piece is successful?  How do i define success on this piece?