A1: Pencil Portrait

A1: Pencil Portrait by Lucy Washington

A1: Pencil Portrait Assignment guidance: The subject for this assignment should be either a photo/ observation (using a mirror) of yourself or, a photo/ observation (drawing from life) of a fellow student/ friend in your class, family member which captures and uses ‘expression’.

● You should have practised your subject for this assignment by developing work

towards and creating a full page ‘prep’ in your sketchbook, prior to starting on

your final outcome.

● You will receive more marks for using:○ A ‘full’ range of tone, appropriately with clear knowledge and

understanding of ‘light’ (cause/ effect)

○ Good structure and proportion.

○ Attention to detail(s).

○ A considered background.

● This assignment is to be done on ‘A1’ (size) drawing paper, and your portrait

should fill the whole drawing space/ area.

● The portrait should include neck, shoulders and a considered background, either

abstract or realistic.

● Read the Assessment Objectives carefully to ensure you know how your work

will be marked via the HOME menu > Assessment HERE.

● Use techniques that you have learnt in class to help your work develop using

good basic structure.

A1: Pencil PortraitTIPS: ● Visit our online ‘Art Gallery’ to see more examples.

● Go to our YouTube page, and watch the demo’s/ tutorials.

● Plan your assignment carefully using your sketchbook to write/

explain, and illustrate your intentions and ideas.

● Take time to assess your work as it progresses and make changes

where appropriate.

● Use a sharp pencil for details in your portrait.

● Bring out ‘Light’ by using a rubber to create effect and contrast in your

work.

● Choose your subject carefully, selecting an original and personal

image/ portrait to work from, will make for a much more enjoyable

experience, and stronger outcome, possibly resulting in higher marks

A1: Pencil Portrait

Do you have a smart phone?If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with

this assignment.

All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one of readers

below:● http://reader.kaywa.com

● http://get.beetagg.com

● http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp

● http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone

● For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader

Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of the code below, and you will be redirected to our department learning site, directly on your phone.