Self-portrait of

myself as…

1. Create 3 digital self-portraits that are either recognizable or abstract.

• Images can each be an individual exploration of the media, or can be
apart of a consecutive series.

2. Search the web or import photos of yourself or objects that represent you.
• Save all images in a folder, entitled "Self-portrait"
• Images should be larger than 150dpi

3. In your journal, think and write about the qualities, traits or characteristics
you embody and objects that could represent you.
Questions to think about:
• How can I express my many different sides?
• How can I reinvent myself for various purposes or times in my life?
• How am I changing from day to day or year to year?
• Who do I want to become?

4. Create a new Photoshop document. Save as "your name" in your "Self-

portrait" folder.
• Your documents can be any size, and may be horizontal or vertical.
• As you are making 3 final images for this assignment, number the files
in order of sequence.
5. For each self-portrait, import the files into one document.
• Utilize the selection tools, Photoshop filters, layer properties, color
adjustments tool (hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, levels, etc.)
• Text is optional and is considered a layer.

5. Use the checklist below to double-check your work. Print out in color,
mount it and turn it in for critique.
• When you are done have teacher check your work BEFORE you print it
out.

Checklist – 35 possible points

____ 3 final images (3 points)
____ Minimum 5 layers used in each self-portrait, including text, (1 pt. for
each layer, max
of 5 points)
____ Use of color adjustments (max 3 points)
____ Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design, such
as form, space, texture,
color, repetition, balance, contrast, unity and movement. (max 5)
____ Turing in digital file & mounted work (1point each)
____ Creativity: 10 points
• 10 – student used the allotted time in class to work and experiment on
their images, exceeded the boundaries conceptually
• 8 – student used the allotted time in class to work and experiment on
their images, met the boundaries conceptually
• 6 – student needed more time and effort in class to work and
experiment on their images, adequately met the boundaries
conceptually
• 4 – student needed more time and effort in class to work and
experiment on their images, satisfactorily met the boundaries
conceptually
• 2 – student rushed through the project and did little experimentation
on their images, unsatisfactorily incorporated the concept
• 0 – student did not put any effort into the project, did no
experimentation and did not incorporate the concept
____Written component (5 points)
____Participation in final class discussion (2 points)