1. Portfolio
Art I

2. Objectives
Create a functional pocket style portfolio to store & preserve artwork & art related paperwork
Create name in block letters using 1 point perspective
Represent value based on a light source & use pattern on the letter faces
Self reflect on portfolio project

3. Why do artists use portfolios?
What is a portfolio?
A meaningful collection of an artist’s work that highlights their skills & progress
Why do artists use portfolios?
To store & preserve artworks

4. How will you be using your portfolio?
To store & preserve your:
Sketches
Notes
Handouts
Art Projects
Anything else art related you work on in this class
Where will you store your portfolio?
In the grey drawers at the front of the room with YOUR CLASS LABEL

5. Directions: Creating a functional pocket style portfolio
Fold large heavyweight paper in half (hamburger style) like a folder
Cut two strips of duct tape long enough to cover the short sides of the paper
Place 1/2 the width of the duct tape along the short edge of the paper
Fold the other 1/2 of the duct tape (backwards) to secure both pieces of paper
Cut the excess duct tape that is longer than the portfolio
Make a 3”x5” block at the bottom right hand corner of the portfolio & clearly write:
First & last name & class pd. (in sharpie)

6. Directions: Requirements on the portfolio
Name & class period in box in bottom right corner
First & last name in block letters that go to a single vanishing point
First name above vanishing point
Last name below vanishing point
Sides of letters show light source / have shading
Face of block letters each have a different pattern

7. Vocabulary:
HORIZON LINE: the visual point where the sky meets the land / water (eye level)
VANISHING POINT: point on the horizon line where receding lines meet & can no longer be seen
1 POINT PERSPECTIVE: drawing method that uses a single vanishing point on a horizon line, objects recede into the distance & appear 3D
ORTHAGONAL LINES: the lines that recede into the vanishing point
PATTERN: a repetitive decorative design
VALUE: an element of art that refers to the lightness or darkness of a color

8. Directions: creating block letters
Start by lightly drawing each capital letter with a bit of space between each one
Outline the letter using hard edges & crisp angles
Try this technique for the whole alphabet

9. Directions: making letters in 1 point perspective
Draw a dot for the vanishing point
Draw orthogonal lines from the corners of the letter to the vanishing point
Remember the letters are solid, so lines should go to the letter, but no through it

10. Directions: making letters in 1 point perspective
We don’t want the letters to go on forever, so we have to cut them off before the vanishing point
Use the lines of the letter face as a reference to how the back of the letter should look
Make the back of the letters & erase any extra orthogonal lines that go to the vanishing point
Outline in sharpie when you finish letters

11. Directions: Adding value to your letters
Shade the sides of your letters based on your light source
The sides facing your light source should be the lightest
The sides farthest or blocked from the light source should be the darkest

12. Directions: Adding Pattern to your letter faces
Draw a different pattern on the face of each of your letters

13. Directions: Check work & add details
Check your work
All required text?
Block letters?
Uses 1 point perspective?
All letters show value from light source?
All letters have a different pattern on the face
IS IT NEAT & COMPLETE?
Add a background or any additional designs or details you want…
MAKE IT MORE YOU!