Probably the most difficult part of this assignment is the portrait requirement. Aside from just being informational, these inforgraphics need to be a self-portrait. Here are some questions to ask yourself when trying to determine what you want to show in your portrait. Remember that a portrait is not just a likeness. Rather, a good portrait tells you something about the person. Here are some ideas to help you brainstorm. Remember, to
write stuff down!
- my emotions, negative or positive
- my strengths or weaknesses
- the me as seen by family, friends, and neighbors
- the memories and experiences that make me who I am
- myself as I wish others would see me
- my relationships, interests and roles in life that define who I am
- my goals, dreams, changes, potentials, hopes, and ideal self I strive to be
- the beliefs I hold true or false
- the me I dislike, fear, try to deny, or hide from others
- the me no one knows, or the less obvious me
- the parts of myself that oppose or are in conflict with each other
- the polarities in my personality (adult/child, shy/extroverted, giving/selfish)
- the aspects of my identity that are weak, confused, outdated, unexplored, or misunderstood
