1. Portfolio
Art II

2. Objectives
Create a functional pocket style portfolio to store & preserve artwork & art related paperwork
Use symbolic representation, give new meaning to everyday objects, by using illustrations of objects to represent letters of the artist name that symbolize their interests, skills, hobbies, etc.
Self reflect on portfolio project & write an artist’s statement

3. Vocabulary:
ILLUSTRATION: a visualization or a depiction of a subject made by an artist remembered or imagined, using a graphical representation.
Can be a drawing, sketch, painting, photograph, or other kind of image
SYBOLIC REPRESENTATION: when an artist uses a symbol or object visually to represent something else (seen or unseen)

4. 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

5. How will you be using your portfolio?
To store & preserve your:
Art Projects (KEEP ALL OF YOUR ART PROJECTS… YOU WILL NEED THEM)
Sketches
Notes
Handouts
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

6. 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)

7. Directions: Requirements on the portfolio
Name (first & last) & class period in box in bottom right corner
First name in illustrations clearly representing letters
Letters should represent you (interests, hobbies, skills, etc.)
Objects are given new meaning as letters
Letters should be recognizable at first glance
Uses the elements of art in a neat & thought out manner

8. Brainstorming Make a list of at least 7 things that interest you
Sports, Fashion, Music, Etc.
For each of the things that interest you think about different objects you associate with it
Bat, Makeup Compact, Music Note
Think about how you may be able to transform that object into a letter of your name
Ex: bat + ball = i

9. Narrowing it down
Once you’ve decided on some things you like & might be able to transform into a letter of your name make a sketch of each letter / object in your sketchbook (must get approval to move on)
Begin drawing your objects on your portfolio
Pencil first
Then colored pencil

10. Directions: Check work & add details
ART II Portfolio Rubric
Symbolically represented each letter of first name 60
Neatness & Details 25
Functionality
(Sides Taped) 15
Total:
/ 100
Directions: Check work & add details
Check your work
All required text?
Each letter is represented by another object that represents you as a person?
Letters can be recognized at first sight?
All objects use multiple elements of art (including: value, color, & form)
IS IT NEAT & COMPLETE?
Complete artist’s statement / project review
Add a background or any additional designs or details you want…
MAKE IT MORE YOU!