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Illustration: Self Portrait in a Masterpiece

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Technology and art combine in a creative lesson plan. Kids discuss portrait art and they search online and save a portrait created by one of their favorite artists. They have their picture taken exactly like their chosen portrait, then use the computer to create their own digital replica of the chosen image.

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graphic design, design, digital art, portraiture

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portrait, graphic design, digital art, visual and performing arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
Ed Software
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Fine Print

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