Portraiture Art Project

Engage Year 7 Students with This Exciting and Skill-Building Art Project!

This carefully crafted project is the perfect introduction to art for Year 7 students as they begin their secondary school journey. Designed to develop basic drawing skills, it focuses on mastering pencil tones and pen techniques while introducing key concepts like composition and proportion in a fun and challenging way.

The journey begins with primary observational drawing of their own shoes, a task that is both exciting and accessible. This hands-on activity encourages students to explore their individual styles while building essential skills. The project then transitions into portraiture, where students learn the basics of drawing facial features and study the artistic guidelines of Alberto Giacometti. They’ll create a thoughtful research page, deepening their understanding of the artist’s work and techniques.

To wrap up, students will explore controlled scribble drawing, a freeing and enjoyable activity that hones their observational skills while encouraging creativity. With a balance of structure and exploration, this project ensures students feel confident and inspired as they develop their skills.

Spanning 8-10 weeks, this project includes detailed learning objectives, key Tier 3 vocabulary. This resource is easy to implement, engaging, and sets the foundation for a lifelong love of creativity.

Start the school year strong—bring this fun and educational project to your classroom today!