Year 2 - Art and design
Draw a profile portrait
I am beautiful: drawing and mixed media
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Unit Summary
This is a profile portrait drawing unit that incorporates photographing and drawing the face in profile, printing and relief sculpture. Pupils will not only draw the face, but celebrate what is unique about themselves incorporating this into their art.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw a profile portrait.
Key Notes
- There are different proportions when drawing a face.
- A profile portrait can be drawn using different lines and shapes.
- Sketching using light lines helps mistakes to be corrected easily.
- Shading light and dark areas of the face makes a portrait look realistic.
Vocabulary To Learn
- proportion: how big or small parts of something is compared to each other
- sketching: making quick and simple drawings to show ideas or the things we see
- shading: drawn marks to show areas of light and dark
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that the eyes are drawn towards the top of the face.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
There are different proportions when drawing a face. A profile portrait can be drawn using different lines and shapes.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'proportion'
how big or small parts of something is compared to each other.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may think that the eyes are drawn towards the top of the face. Correction: The eyes are halfway between the top of the head and the chin.
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