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Clothing as a Self-Portrait

Think of the choices you make every day, from what you choose to eat, to the way you brush yourteeth, to what you choose to wear for school each day. Without realizing it, you are making choicesthat are completely individual and unique to YOU alone. This homework assignment is designed to

help you practice your skills of drawing fabric, while incorporating an article of clothing that bestrepresents a key component of your personality, interests, etc.

THE TASK:Choose an article of clothing (must be made of fabric!) that you identify as being special to you. Itcould be a gift from someone, something that you always wear every day, a uniform, or even achildhood costume that you still possess.

Arrange the item(s) you have chosen in such a way that they will create a dynamic composition.Consider hanging the item on something unexpected, spreading the item out in such a way that wewould not normally expect to see it, showcasing the item with other objects that relate to you to help

create movement, etc.

Light the scene to create lots of contrast and shadows with a table lamp, spot light, flash light, etc.

Draw four thumbnail sketches of your scene in your sketchbook in preparation for a larger drawing.

THE MATERIALS:

Charcoal, Drawing Pencils, Black Crayons, or Acrylic Paint may be used for this assignment.Reg: 9 x 12 paper OR largerGT: 18 x 24 paper OR larger

DUE DATES:Four Thumbnail Sketches- Thursday, December 8.In-Progress Drawing Check- Friday, December 16.Final Drawing- Thursday, December 22.

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Name:

Clothing as a Self-Portrait

Objective Design Studio Skills Presentation

-You completed a drawingof fabric/clothing that lends

insight to somethingpersonal about yourself.

(7pts)-You completed the

assignment using charcoal,drawing pencil, blackcrayon, or acrylic paint on

the paper size specifiedbelow (7pts)GT- minimum of 18x24paper, or a series equalling

that sizeR- minimum of 12x18, ora series equalling that size

-The fabric has been

rendered to appear life-like/believable as fabric (8pts)

-The composition of thedrawing is dynamic, and

allows the eye to movefreely, yet intentionally

throughout the drawing(7pts).

-You have carefullyconsidered the size, view,and placement of how you

drew your set up (7pts).-The background/negative

shapes were planned andexecuted carefully and

assist in unifying thedrawing, as opposed toseeming like a neglected

area of the page (8pts).

-You demonstrated controlover your media of choice,

and have applied darker/lighter values/colors in the

appropriate spots to createthe illusion of form or three-

dimensionality (11pts).

-You thoughtfully,

intentionally, and carefullyapplied your marks (11pts).

The drawing is evident ofquality time, thought, and

care (7pts)It is free of excess

smudges, smears, rips,tears, and creases (7pts).

Every area of the drawingappears equally completeand cared for. There are

no neglected or forgottenareas within the work (8pts)

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Reflection: (4 points each)

1. Why did you select this particular piece of fabric/clothing?

2. How have you created interest or intrigue within this drawing?

3. If you were to pass on advice to someone else just learning to draw fabric, whatsuggestions would you offer them?

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