Introduce slide projection and a discussion of portraits of being well
The self-portrait, when based upon a projection, introduces the students to an immediate likeness. The previous observational drawing of the face has provided an introduction to proportion, but the tracing of their own face from the sides gives them a likeness that closely resembles the slide taken earlier. This technique requires some adjustment of the focus of the slide projector and a demonstration of the placement of face image on the paper, which is 12” X 18”. Once the group understands the process of projection, a sign up list is created so that each student will have the time to do the tracing carefully (approximately 15 minutes).
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When the drawing is complete the students then work with oil Cray-pas to complete the drawing. The use of the white Cray-pas to blend the skin tone is also demonstrated and a simple color for the background to off-set the portrait is recommended.
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Since the projection process can be slow and require several classes to have all students complete this phase, work on the community aspect of Session IV may also be happening simultaneously.