Photoshop Project 1: Self-Portrait

15% of Final Grade

The self-portrait is a time-honoured artistic endeavour with a rich history. You will research artistic approaches by other artists who have constructed self-portraits, settle upon your own stylistic approach, and using Photoshop, create your own. The final project will be professionally printed and presented for grading and a constructive class critique.

When you hand in your project, it will contain:

1. Creative Strategy (30% of grade)

• Using the outline given by the instructor, complete all points.
• Using the library (books, magazines, periodicals, exhibition catalogues) or the internet, research artists approaches to the self-portrait. Decide upon a stylistic approach that you would like to use, and photocopy or print at least three examples of self-portraits that are done in this style.
• Write a paragraph or two about the artist(s) and the stylistic approach
• Write a paragraph or two about your creative process (how you arrived at your final image) in constructing your own self-portrait.
• Describe whether or not the work expresses an aspect of yourself, and why or why not.
• Professionally type and present your Creative Strategy report. Use 9 or 11 point type, with 15 points of line space. Pay attention to spelling and grammar.
• Title your artwork (or call it “Untitled”).

2. Self Portrait | Artwork (70% of grade)

• Print and professionally present your artwork - use either glossy or matt paper, mount or frame
• Make sure that the resolution of your piece is between 144-300 ppi, and it is an appropriate size
• Demonstrate some proficiency with Photoshop
• Make sure your artwork is completed in a consistent visual style
• Follow the principles of design
• Make available the Photoshop file in your personal folder on NMED2020(D)’s class folder on the “S:” drive

Review the Project 1 Marketing Sheet for details on how you will be evaluated. This will be handed out in class.