Practice Drawing Techniques: Capturing the Likeness and Beyond - 2.5 | Unit 1: Unveiling Identity: Self-Portraiture and Cultural Representation | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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2.5 - Drawing Techniques: Capturing the Likeness and Beyond

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the basic proportion of the eyes in relation to the head?

💡 Hint: Think of where your eyebrows sit in relation to your eyes.

Question 2

Easy

Name one expressive line technique.

💡 Hint: Consider how you might vary the weight of your pencil.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary goal of learning proportions in face drawing?

  • To create a realistic likeness
  • To focus on color
  • To determine background
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between face measurements.

Question 2

True or False: Expressive lines can enhance the emotional impact of a drawing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when looking at strong versus delicate lines.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a self-portrait that uses at least three different shading techniques. Explain why you chose each technique and how it impacts the overall feel of your portrait.

💡 Hint: Consider what feelings or messages you want to convey through your choices.

Question 2

Draw a portrait using only contour lines and evaluate its effectiveness compared to a fully shaded drawing. Discuss what insights this gives you into your personal style.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the expressiveness of lines versus the realism achieved through shading.

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