Mixed Media Portraits - 8th Grade (MYP Year 3)

Objective:
Students will create a mixed media self portrait made out of twelve separate and individual squares that illustrates unity.
Criteria:
Students will create a mixed media self portrait made out of twelve separate and individual squares that illustrates unity.
Criteria:
- Portrait must be made out of twelve squares, each 6" x 6"
- Students must work from observation (previously altered photograph)
- Squares must be adventurous in color and technique
- Portrait does not have to be accurate, but it should be readable
- Portrait must illustrate unity
- Students may choose their materials and techniques, but must include at least 6 techniques taught in class
- Only minimal white space showing
- Final composition must illustrate editing
- Craftsmanship (neatness and precision)