This document provides guidance for a homework assignment to create a self portrait. Students are instructed to use a mirror or photograph as a reference and follow proportion guides sheets. They should fill the page with their portrait and use shading to show contrast between light and shadows. Higher grades require fully using the page, good shading and proportion, and accurately capturing likeness and character so that others can recognize who the portrait depicts. The highest grade involves all of these elements plus demonstrating different textures through varied mark-making.

1. HOMEWORK 1: Self Portrait
Create a self portrait. Work from a mirror or a photograph.
Use the guide sheets to help with proportion. Fill the page
and use a range of tones to shade.
Grade <2 Grade 3 Grade 4<
Full use of the page.
Good shading that
shows contrast
between light and
(shadows). Good
proportion and
placement of
features.
Not only is there a
good use of
proportion but
there is a good
likeness and sense
of character. Ask a
relative / friend if
they recognise who
is the drawing of.
Good proportion,
good likeness and a
range of tones.
Different textures
(skin, hair etc) are
shown via different
marks.