Drawing Unit Studio: Charcoal Portrait Diptych or Triptych

Diptych: an artwork consisting of two parts/pieces that are related to one another YOUR TASK: you will create your own diptych or triptych in charcoal. One of the pieces must depict at least ¼ of your face. The other piece must somehow be related to you…literally or metaphorically. Be creative with this. Think about angles, perspectives, and compositional arrangements.

Your paper does not have to be white…your charcoal does not have to be black!

Think of other possible angles!

Consider other expressions

Consider vertical vs. horizontal arrangement

Consider close-ups

Your diptych or triptych can consist of faces

You can reverse your first image

You can focus in on certain aspects of your face, make it confrontational, or even awkward!

Think outside the box

Consider foreshortening

Creative Process Before you begin your art work, you must first follow the creative process in your sketchbook by: 1.Generating and brainstorming ideas – research images, come up with an idea, what are you trying to achieve/say through your art? 2.Planning – exhaust all ideas before settling, gather necessary supplies 3.Exploring and experimenting – create rough sketches, practice techniques 4.Revising and refining – discuss with peers and teacher if necessary, edit rough work Your idea and sketches must be approved before you begin.

Written Critique/Artist Statement Along with your drawing, you will submit a written critique/artist statement. It should be about 1 page long, double-spaced. Here is a list of questions you should ask yourself when writing: What elements, principles, and art conventions/styles did I use and how are they organized in my work? What is the subject matter and meaning in the work? What was I trying to communicate? Was I influenced by any social, political, religious, or historical events that may have affected my ideas? Was I successful in selecting and combining elements and principles to achieve the intended effect in the artworks? What works well in my design and composition, what could I have done differently? Why?

CriteriaMark THINKING Prep-work & Studio work - You came to class prepared - You tried your very best - You met deadlines - You followed instructions - You used class time well - You found appropriate images to work from - You asked for advice when needed /10 KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING Drawing/Technique - The images are accurately drawn - You have built up several values from very light to very dark - You have met all the criteria /10 CREATION Design/Composition/Elements and Principles - You showed an awareness for elements and principles of design - Your composition is interesting and successful /10 CREATION Quality/Neatness/Craftsmanship - Your paper is flat, no folds or creases - Your paper is tear-free - There are no smudges or fingerprints visible - All unnecessary lines and marks have been erased /10 COMMUNICATION Written Critique/Artist Statement - Effectively written incorporating the criteria questions - Full sentences - 1 page, double spaced - Use of correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. /10

Work from previous years…