How to Draw Realistic Portraits! Int-Advanced | High School

During this 7 week, multi-day class, students will be learning how to draw a photo realistic face in graphite. Each class, students will work alongside the teacher to complete their drawings. This way the students can see the step-by-step process of creating portraits. 
We will learn about the basics of facial features and how to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth before moving on to bone structure and musculature. After learning how to draw the basic anatomy of a face, we will then create a frontal portrait, a 3/4s portrait, and profile portrait. 

During each class, students will also learn tips and tricks to help them with measurements as well as shading and skin tons. 
Below is a list of dates and basic topics we will cover in each class: 
NOTE**: Classes may vary depending on what students want to accomplish for the overall course and how quickly we move through each lesson. 

Week 1:Facial Features (Tips and Tricks for Measurements)
Week 2: Bone and Muscular Structure for a Frontal Portrait 
Week 3: Hair 
Week 4: Portrait Including Skin and Hair
Week 5: 3/4 Portrait Including Hair and Skin Tones (if time allows)
Week 6:Profile Portrait- Keep this sketch 
Week 7 : Finish and shade the Profile portrait from week 6.