We are going to be creating kinetic art, called an Agamograph, using the skills we learned creating a portrait and facial proportions!

First we will be drawing a self-portrait using the grid method we learned in class and add shading and value with Ebony pencil or colored pencils.

Next, you will draw another grid and mark where the eyes and mouth are located from your photograph. From those points of reference, you will create your “alter ego” or another version of yourself. Maybe you morph into a super hero or a villain. Maybe you become a cat or another animal. Maybe you become a slice of pizza or your favorite food. As long as the eyes and the mouth match up to your previous portrait, the illusion will work and work well.

After drawing and shading in each portrait, you will be creating the agamograph board. You will be using a 10″ x 10″ poster board for the backing, and you will have a 16″ x 10″ board to fold accordion style. Once folded, stretch it across the 10″ background and glue down alone the edges to the backing. You might have to hold it there for a minute. Let dry over night.

Once your agamograph board is dry, you will cute your portraits into 1″ strips. Glue down one portrait on one side of the accordion folds, then glue down the other portrait along the other side of the accordion folds.

Write your name and class period on the back and you are done.

Rubric:

Composition (0-25 points):
Did you plan your design carefully? Do your eyes line up with your alter ego? Did you employ the elements of art and principles of design?

Craftsmanship/Presentation (0-25 points):
Is the work complete? Are all marks intentional? No rips, tears, smudges, folds, stains, etc. The work needs to be presented properly. Folds in poster board are clean and evenly spaced. No heavy glue around the edges.

Following Directions (0-25 points):
Did you follow the criteria to complete the piece? Did you use most of your time to make improvements when needed?

Design Concept (0-25 points):
Did you create an original composition? Is plagiarism of imagery involved? How aesthetically pleasing or visually interesting is the work?