Contemporary Art

Deconstructed Digital Portraits

By Keri Reynolds, posted on Mar 3, 2026

Adolescence is a time when students are discovering who they are and what they want to become. Portraiture is a popular assignment that resonates with students and provides opportunities for them to represent themselves while developing technical skills. When portraiture is limited to historical canons, students miss opportunities to express their interests and experiment with different media. I wanted to create a lesson that incorporates contemporary art and supports students in exploring and communicating their ambitions and experiences using digital media.

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