Overview
The class will discuss the common design elements in playing cards. Students will then use those elements and principles to design a card that is a symbolic self portrait. The style of the drawing, suit and value of the card as well as the objects and clothing should all be a deliberate choice that delivers information about yourself.
Alternate Assignment:
For students who do not want to design a playing card, you may choose another style of card (magic, Pokemon, tarot, etc) to model your project after. You must identify the characteristics and design elements of these cards. Your project should share those design elements and must qualify as a symbolic self portrait as well.
Alternate Assignment:
For students who do not want to design a playing card, you may choose another style of card (magic, Pokemon, tarot, etc) to model your project after. You must identify the characteristics and design elements of these cards. Your project should share those design elements and must qualify as a symbolic self portrait as well.
Vocabularysymbolism
symmetry balance |
Materialspaper, pencil, sharpie pen, watercolor, colored pencil
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Playing Cards
View the slides below for information on playing cards and the use of symbolism, symmetry and pattern.
View the slides below for information on playing cards and the use of symbolism, symmetry and pattern.
Re-imagined playing cards
View the gallery below for examples of re-imagined playing cards. Remember, this playing card should be a symbolic self portrait. Choose how you depict yourself based on your character traits. Are you exceptionally clever? Maybe choose a fox character for your face card. Athletic? Your card could feature sporting equipment in the place of swords and maces. You can also use this opportunity to show dueling sides of your personality as seen in the 6th photo. If you want your character to look like you, that is fine as well. Just be sure to include symbols that represent your personality as well.
No matter your choices, it is important that you keep the original inspiration intact. Notice how all of these cards are symmetrical and show essentially the same image right side up and upside down. The placement of value and suit is also consistent. If you choose to do another type of card, make sure that you submit it with your art project so that I can check to make sure you maintained the structure and defining characteristics of your card while changing the content to suit your self portrait needs.
View the gallery below for examples of re-imagined playing cards. Remember, this playing card should be a symbolic self portrait. Choose how you depict yourself based on your character traits. Are you exceptionally clever? Maybe choose a fox character for your face card. Athletic? Your card could feature sporting equipment in the place of swords and maces. You can also use this opportunity to show dueling sides of your personality as seen in the 6th photo. If you want your character to look like you, that is fine as well. Just be sure to include symbols that represent your personality as well.
No matter your choices, it is important that you keep the original inspiration intact. Notice how all of these cards are symmetrical and show essentially the same image right side up and upside down. The placement of value and suit is also consistent. If you choose to do another type of card, make sure that you submit it with your art project so that I can check to make sure you maintained the structure and defining characteristics of your card while changing the content to suit your self portrait needs.
Colored Pencil Tutorial and Craftsmanship Reminders
View the video below to see how to gradually layer, mix, and burnish colored pencil. When you are done. Check out the gallery for reminders on what constitutes good craftsmanship and demonstrates skill with water color and colored pencil. You can layer colored pencil on top of your watercolor to add shadows and highlights or adjust your color.
View the video below to see how to gradually layer, mix, and burnish colored pencil. When you are done. Check out the gallery for reminders on what constitutes good craftsmanship and demonstrates skill with water color and colored pencil. You can layer colored pencil on top of your watercolor to add shadows and highlights or adjust your color.
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Instructions
- Before getting started on your actual project you will need to submit a sketch showing me your character and personal symbols. If you chose to use a different type of card other than a traditional playing card, you will need to show me an example of that card as well.
- Once your sketch and plan are approved you will move on to your project. Draw your character exactly as you want it to appear on your card on copy paper. Trace your lines in pen when you are done so that they are sharp and highly visible. Your first drawing will need to be on copy paper and the same size as the top half of your drawing paper. Examples of this step are pictured below.
- Trace your copy paper image onto your drawing paper once on top and once on the bottom so that they look like the examples below. You can use a graphite transfer method or a window to help you see through to your drawing. I have also included a video below that details different ways to transfer your image. **Only trace your own drawing! Tracing someone else's image is cheating***
- Add any details you need to join your characters or complete your card background. Stop here and submit your card drawing before tracing in pen or adding color so that I can see you are on the right track and we can make adjustments if needed
- Finish with sharpie, colored pencil and/or watercolor. Revisit the colored pencil video and craftsmanship examples as needed.
- Use the rubric to evaluate and explain your work. Turn in a completed rubric with your self portrait card.
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