6th Grade Visual Arts 09-02-08

Sixth Grade visual arts students recently completed a half-portrait drawing assignment. The students used half of a self-portrait photograph in order to determine the correct values and proportions to draw the other half of the portrait.

At the end of last week, we had an in-process critique on these drawings. Each student had the opportunity to both give, and receive feedback. After the critique, students had a chance to make revisions to their drawings.

This week, students will learn a couple of different methods for creating a self-portrait drawing. They will choose one of these methods to create the portrait for a self-portrait box. This assignment will combine their life drawing skills with an exploration of symbolism and collage. We will also look at the work of Joseph Cornell for inspiration.

**Sixth graders will have their first sketchbook check next week. 6A will turn in their books on Monday, 9/8. 6B will turn theirs in on Tuesday, 9/9. All students should have at least eight complete drawings by next week.