Project One
Self Portrait
For this assignment you will be creating self portrait icon/symbol. This should depict you as a person rather than an object representation. You will create a highly stylized and simplified self-portrait or icon. Each of you should think about how best to represent yourself in an icon. Faces are generally made up of similar parts but how can you use these pieces to emphasize specific features to create a self portrait that is uniquely you.
This should work at both large and small sizes so limit your detail to only there essential elements. It should also work in one color and have high contrast. Especially at small sizes you will need to exaggerate features and simplify elements in order for it to read as you.
This will be a quick assignment focused on getting us going this semester.
FINAL DELIVERABLES:
- (1) 11”x17” Digital PDF
The board should be split into two sides. One side should show the portrait in high contrast and the other side should show it in reverse. (For example side (1) would be a black portrait on a white background and side (2) would be a white portrait on a black background.) Your welcome to use colors instead of black and white but make sure your color combination has enough contrast. - 11”x17” Digital Illustrator File (Going to be looking at these to see construction make sure the file has been finalized correctly.)
SCHEDULE:
2 / 2 / 21
IN CLASS
Go over syllabus and introduce project one.
HOMEWORK
Look at examples. Begin sketching (40 minimum) Loose sketches / Pencil and Paper
2 / 4 / 21
IN CLASS
Critique initial sketches. In class drawing excercise.
HOMEWORK
Refine sketches (Iterate on features and simplification) Tighter sketches still pencil and paper. Use tracing paper to iterate on features, shadows, etc. Begin moving these into the computer. Have at least (5) different studies for us to look at.
2 / 9 / 21
IN CLASS
Critique Refined Sketches
HOMEWORK
Continue to move things into the computer and refine. Explore style as well as simplificaiton. As you render these out make sure that you are thinking about how they are constructed. Reduce your points, etc.
2 / 11 / 21
IN CLASS
Critique Drafts (Choose final direction)
HOMEWORK
Refine! Refine! Refine! Iterate on final direction and explore different styles. Email me for feedback if needed.
2 / 16 / 21
IN CLASS
PROJECT 1 DUE!
Introduce Project 2
HOMEWORK
Begin Project 2 homework.