Relief Sculpture Self Portraits

Lesson Plan

Description

In this lesson, students will be reintroduced to the idea of relief sculpture and form. With construction paper as their primary canvas, students will create a sense of depth with their self-portrait as the subject matter.

Level

Advanced

Areas of Study

Portrait Sculpture Form Pattern

Collections

Mixed-Media Sculpture

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about contemporary and historical self-portraiture artists

Students will prepare a sketch mapping out their creation process step-by-step.

Students will utilize construction paper and an X-ACTO knife to create layers in their art.

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Teaching Strategies

Share about self-portraiture and artists who are known for their self-portraits.
Take a photo of each student in profile and print the photos in black and white.
Demonstrate how to create borders, trace profiles, and create additional concentric borders.
Facilitate a discussion on the portraits that represent social and cultural context.

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National Standards

Create

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of making and distributing creative work.

VA:Cr2.2.IIa

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images,materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.

VA:Cr2.2.IIIa

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

1 hour

Student Studio Time

6 hours

Supplies and Materials

9” x 12” multi-colored construction paper
8.5” x 11” photo of each student in profile
X-Acto knives and self-healing matts
Pencils abd rulers
Light box or windows
French curves
Cardboard strips (1”, .5”, .25”)
Glue

National Standards

Create

Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.

VA:Cr1.2.IIa

Through experimentation, practice, and persistence, demonstrate acquisition of skills and knowledge in a chosen art form.

VA:Cr2.1.IIa

Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of making and distributing creative work.

VA:Cr2.2.IIa

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images,materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.

VA:Cr2.2.IIIa

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Steps

Create Border

Create a ½-inch border around the edge of the white paper with a ruler and pencil. Outline the profile on the photo with a black marker. Trace the profile onto the paper using a pencil, placing the photo behind the white paper.

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