Unit Title: Self Portraits Key Concepts:Identity Global Context: Composition Unit Overview Students will develop an appreciation for portraiture through individual studies of artists that interest them. Students will develop skills in painting through colour studies, texture studies, and value studies. Afterwards students will practice techniques for drawing a portrait using proper proportions. Eye, nose, mouth, and hair studies will be developed through pencil drawings. Using the artist that was studied students will create their own portrait that displays the student's identity.