Realistic Self Portraits

5th Grade Self Portraits 

During the first quarter in both Visual Arts and Health the fifth grade classes focus on positive self images.  Our first project included the students creating a profile portrait that was made up of 10 positive characteristics, selected by each student. For our second portrait the students were focusing on drawing realistic self portraits.

For Day 1 of this project the students watched the first 2 and 1/2 minutes of a youtube video that showed the students how the different parts of the face were measured and related to each other. To see the video click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WROSZ6803cE

Then using the worksheet below, we learned how to correctly draw the different proportions of the human face.

On Day 2 of our project we practiced making a skin tone that was similar to our own.  The students drew 5 circles on their papers and using different combinations of 2-3 markers they experimented making a skin tone that was similar to their own. Once they have filled their circles with the different marker combos, the students used a small amount of water to blend the different markers together. 

Teacher's Exemplars

Teacher's Exemplars on how to color in and paint the final drafts.

EXAMPLES OF STUDENTS COMPLETED PORTRAITS ARE COMING SOON!