http://www.google.com/doodle4google/
You have 2 weeks to complete your Google Doodle. Over Thanksgiving break start thinking of ideas that you can
draw for the contest. On Monday you will do a brainstorm activity to help you acquire ideas and we will be drawing
some in class. If you want to try to win, I recommend you start your drawings now! It is a contest, so you will be
competing with the 9th grade classes for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd for a candy bar or candy of choice (or smoothie if you want
to be healthier). Everyone will receive a Drawing Grade ESK 2 so it is required to do the drawing. The top 3 winners
will be mailed off for the contest. The winners only will have to write 50 words describing their drawing. How does it
describe what makes you... you, but that’s only for the 3 winners.
Due Date: December 4th
Visit my Weebly for details of the assignment - Contest Page
http://cariwerz.weebly.com/contests.html
Choose one of the 3 options for your Google Doodle.,..
Option 1
Micrography (Text Art)
Directions: Evolve the self-portrait one step further by creating a micrography self-portrait. Micrography is a
self-portrait as a portrait made out of words describing the person.
1. Create a list of words or phrases that describes their personality traits, likes, physical characteristics, and
hobbies. Ideas may include phrases, quotes, song lyrics, family members, poetry, or random thoughts.
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2. In your sketchbook do a line drawing of your face using a selfie or photograph as inspiration. You can print a
picture and transfer it by tracing it using graphite on the back. Use the list and fine tip sharpie to fill in words
over the contour lines. Words can be repeated if necessary.
4. Use small letters and eliminate space between letters to fill in the image
Option 2
Personality
Directions: Think about your personality traits and physical characteristics.
1. Leading questions like:
What’s a special place you would like to visit?
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What’s your favorite musician and why?
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Do you have a special talent?
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What’s your dream job?
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What is your favorite food?
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What has most shaped the person you are today?
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2. Write a list of words or phrases that describes their personality traits, characteristics, or their special talents.
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3. Choose one or more mediums that excite them to incorporate into their self-portrait.
I choose to use
medium(s).
as my art
For example:
charcoal pencils, paper cutting, acrylic, watercolor, color pencils, paint etc.
4. If you choose paint add texture by using: a plastic fork, cardboard coffee sleeve, bubble wrap, lace, top of salt shaker, or
chopsticks. Use the computers to create your doodle digitally using any image editing software that you already know how
to use. (i.e. Google Drawings, Paint, Photoshop, etc.). You can also use a phone app. Photograph your drawing and add a
filter. I plan to use:
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5. Or using your chosen mediums and textures, create a doodle utilizing your name. Incorporate images on or around your
name that best describes what makes you unique.
Images that tell a story about how I’m unique are:
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Option 3
Mixed Media
Directions: Think about your unique qualities and who/ what influences and inspires you.
1. Answer the questions: What makes Me...Me.
Who or what inspires you?
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What is your greatest success?
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What famous person or character do you identify with?
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How do you like to express yourself?
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What makes you happy?
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2. Take a photograph of yourself acting out one or more of the answers to the questions above about What Makes
Me...Me. In your photo you want to incorporate your personality traits and characteristics. Use props, music, dance,
or art to enhance their video segment.
3. Use your photos with the class for discussion and critique
4. Choose one or more photos that conveys What Makes Me...Me as inspiration for their doodle. You may choose to
print out this image for reference or to trace. You may choose to add a filter or sticker to it from your phone apps.
5. Complete your doodle on 8X10 paper in your sketchbook or on computer paper.
In creating your final drawing I encourage you to collect items like photographs of their favorite things, nature items,
keepsakes, magazine cut-outs, digital print-outs, and other textiles. Note - you can use any tangible materials that
they feel represent who you are, and 3D doodles such as pottery are also fair game! However, submissions are
reviewed in 2D so please send a photograph of the masterpiece. I encourage you to use the textiles collected along
with other materials like paint, markers, glitter, etc. to create a self-portrait that best represents who you are inside
and out.