...an article of clothing or an accessory (MUST be made of fabric!) that you identify as being special to you and therefore representative of you. It could be a gift from someone, clothing from a special even, something you wear every day, a uniform, something you think is symbolic of you, a costume, or even a childhood outfit which you still have.

...the article(s) you have chosen in such a way that they will create a dynamic composition AND have visually interesting folds. Consider hanging it/them on something unexpected, juxtaposing it/them with surroundings which feel shocking, and/or showing it/them with other objects that can add to the story as well as create a strong composition, visual movement, etc.

...the scene so that you can see a FULL range of values - use a table lamp, spotlight, flashlight, your smartphone duct taped to something & with the flashlight app on, or another source.

...your drawing by first completing 3 different thumbnail sketches in your sketchbook. Make sure to consider composition including SIZE, VIEW, and PLACEMENT

DUE DATES:

11/21 - Thumbnail Sketches: Minimum of three thumbnail sketches in your sketchbook showing various compositions, arrangements, and/or views of your article(s)

12/18 - In-Progress Check & Discussion: Minimum of 3 hours completed thus far on your final drawing - MUST BRING IN YOUR DRAWING!!!

1/13 - Final, completed drawing AND rubric AND Artist Statement / reflection. (See the back of this page!)

RUBRIC KEY (see back)

1 Underdeveloped 2 Needs improvement 3 Basic 4 Above average 5 Truly excellent

Appel • Art 2 / Art 2 GTYOUR NAME:

CHOOSE

ARRANGE

LIGHT

PLAN

CHARCOAL - 18”x24” minimum paper size – OR –PENCIL - 12”x18” minimum paper size(can use any hardness, but you will probably need to include 4B or 6B for dark values.)

MATERIALS

CLOTHING AS A SELF-PORTRAIT

C L O T H I N G A S A S E L F - P O R T R A I T D R A W I N G :C L O T H I N G A S A S E L F - P O R T R A I T D R A W I N G :

OBJECTIVE: SCORE YOURSELF:

You have completed a pencil or charcoal drawing on drawing paper that shows a an article of fabric clothing which represents you in an important way. 1 2 3 4 5

DESIGN: SCORE YOURSELF:

You intentionally draped your article(s) of clothing in order to create folds, visual movement, and changes in value. 1 2 3 4 5

When planning your drawing, you thoughtfully set up your clothing and selected an area of your set-up which would create a dynamic, balanced composition in your drawing. 1 2 3 4 5

You used a FULL range of values to create the illusion of form and “believable” fabric. 1 2 3 4 5

Your drawing’s background communicates a sense of space or depth (could be shallow or deep space, but not flat). 1 2 3 4 5

STUDIO SKILLS: SCORE YOURSELF:

You used sighting, negative space, and/or other strategies to accurately represent proportions, angles, size, spacing, etc. 1 2 3 4 5

You controlled your pencil or charcoal appropriately to create a treatment of values which feels natural throughout the piece. 1 2 3 4 5

Your mark-making is consistent within the drawing. 1 2 3 4 5

PRESENTATION: SCORE YOURSELF:

Every area appears equally complete; there are no neglected areas of the drawing. 1 2 3 4 5

The drawing appears evident of quality time, thought, and care. 1 2 3 4 5

The drawing is free of excess smudges, tears, folds, etc. 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL: TOTAL:

COMMENTS:COMMENTS:

Using complete sentences, compose an Artist Statement of at least one paragraph that addresses the following questions:

• Why did you choose to draw the article of clothing shown in this piece? How does it represent you? • What techniques did you use to create a strong drawing and composition? • Of what are you most proud? What do you want to improve upon?• Did you learn or discover anything (either technical or philosophical) during the creation of this piece?

Type or NEATLY write your Artist Statement. You may turn it in on paper or email it. Grade yourself below:

A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T: SCORE YOURSELF:

Your reflection is written legibly or typed. 1 2 3 4 5

Your reflection is written using complete sentences. 1 2 3 4 5

Your reflection uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 1 2 3 4 5

You addressed all questions completely. 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL: TOTAL: