The Hispanic Heritage Projects are completed with the three dimensional works now displayed in the art cases in the commons. The following  handout is our new project.

SELF PORTRAIT: past , present , future…a Mixed Media Triptych   8th grade


In looking at a self portrait, one does not have to have a straight on, traditional, realistic close up of one’s self to show portraiture.

Ask yourself:

 What does self portrait mean to you where or not you use a traditional likeness
( like a photo ).

How can I say “ me” without the traditional, imagery  or methods  

What symbols/ imagery can I use to represent myself

We will work on 3 panels which must stand alone as strong designs, and which also work as a 3 part unit., a triptych

We will have demos on collage, digital acrylic transfer, monotype printing

We will discuss what makes a strong design

Work in progress critique: Friday Nov.7, 

 Art work due Friday Nov. 14
Grade back to you on Tuesday Nov. 18 


You may have until December 12 to redo anything and turn in for the final Semester grade.


In your journal :

1.    a list of words associated with each stage of your life 
2.    sketches of imagery
3.    how many types of media can you use
magazine collage, digital photo transfer, water color, acrylic paint, colored pencil, monotype, stamping, stencils   
4.    make a list of responses to FAVORITE: 
COLORS, NUMBERS, WORDS, LETTERS,  PETS, HOUSES, HOBBIES, SPORTS, SUMMER PLACES, SPORTS, SONGS, GAMES, POLITICAL  ISSUES, WORLD ISSUES, FOOD ,SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL,DREAMS,NIGHTMARES, SEASONS, WEATHER, RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS
 TOYS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, MAPS,BUGS, TREES, LANDSCAPES , SEA OR  MOUNTAINS,   MEADOWS OR FOREST….

Read this handout carefully

Grading:  1/3 journal , sketches, attention to demos and handouts
         1/3  mid critique
         1/3 final work