Profile portraits in art

Art and design

This is a profile portrait drawing unit that incorporates photographing and drawing the face in profile, printing and relief sculpture. Pupils will not only draw the face, but celebrate what is unique about themselves incorporating this into their art.

I am beautiful: drawing and mixed media

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

A portrait is a picture of a person that focuses on their ...

Which of these is **not** a common feature of a portrait?

A side profile shows all of a person's features.

What tools can we use to draw straight lines?

We use a {{ }} to erase mistakes when drawing with pencil.

Which shapes would be most useful when drawing a house?

Add colour using crayons or coloured pencils.

Put these steps in the correct order for drawing and colouring a picture.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz