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An Electronic Self-Portrait Lesson Plan - A Unit for Middle School Lesson PlanAn Electronic Self-Portrait Lesson Plan - A Unit for Middle School Lesson Plan
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An Electronic Self-Portrait Lesson Plan - A Unit for Middle School

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Using a photo of themselves for inspiration, learners create a multi-media self-portrait. A digital image of each child is taken, it is uploaded into the computer where is can be experimented with in a digital format. Young artists then use the available media to create a self-portrait. The class discusses what each portrait conveys as they are shared upon completion. 

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computer drawing, computers, adobe photoshop, self portraits, portraiture, elements of art, sketching

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computer drawing, photoshop, elements of art, sketching, artistic expression, self-portraits, expressing feeling, portrait characteristics, social studies
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6th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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