Assignment 1: Who I Am
Part 1: Caricature Portrait
Timeline (5 days):
1. Preliminary work (sketchbook) by Mon. Sept. 25 @ end of the period. 2. Complete Part 1 by Thurs. Sept. 28. Once complete move to Part 2: Digital Self-Portrait. |
Examples:
Part 2: Digital Self-Portrait
Timeline (3-4 days):
1. Preliminary work (sketchbook) by Mon. Oct. 2 2. Complete Part 2 by Thurs. Oct. 5. You must SAVE all finished work as a psd. file and jpg. file. 3. Then, work on the ARTIST STATEMENT for each artwork. |
Examples:
Hockney or Cubist Style: Uses the Marquee Tool, drop shadows and image adjustments.
Pop Art Style (WPAP and Low Poly): Uses the Polygonal lasso, pen tool, colour fill and image adjustments.
Artist Statement for each artwork
Complete in your sketchbook:
PARAGRAPH 1 3-4 sentences 1. For your CARICATURE PORTRAIT: (a) Did you turn yourself into "character" or did you just place yourself in the setting? Explain why you choose this. (b) What background did you choose to put your character in and why? (c) IDENTIFY the FOUR main items you chose to include. - Why are they important to you? - What do they say about you (i.e. meaning/symbolism)? PARAGRAPH 2 3-4 sentences 2. For your DIGITAL SELF-PORTRAIT (a) What was your "inspiration" for creating this type of self-portrait? (b) IDENTIFY (2) visual details in your artwork that stands out. - What did you do to make this the focal point (i.e. colour, contrast)? (c) EXPLAIN how you created/manipulated this style in photoshop -What tools did you use, what filters/effects did you use , etc... |
FINAL Due Date:
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