Collage Self-Portraits

2nd Grade - Collage Self-Portraits

To begin this project, we focused on learning about the different styles of line that show movement or suggest movement, as well as the words "collage" and "self-portrait." We took turns drawing different lines on the chalkboard. We talked about how the straight or vertical lines can either look like they are standing still or jumping up, and how wavy, curvy lines look like hopping, running, and skipping. 

Once we were ready to use our knowledge of lines, we began our self-portrait collage using torn paper shapes. Too often we cut out our shapes but we wanted a different texture with out shapes. I demonstrated how to tear shapes out of construction paper and then they were off! Student chose their pose and tore out the shapes accordingly. 

Next, students will add details to their self-portraits and then add their movement/suggested movement lines to the background. This will define the actions that the students' self-portraits are acting out.

Can't wait to see what happens next!