portrait art

[kakatua]

How do I do a self portrait? I have a self portrait due on Monday for my art class and I don't know how to do it. The class is Figure Drawing and everything we do is charcoal. If you have any websites or videos or just tips throw them at me.
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[Matt. K]

Using a camera? Use the self timer to fire the shutter. Put the camera onto a tripod or some other stable platform. Pre-focus the lens using the manual setting. Press the shutter and run around the front of the camera. Smile. Do again and again until satisfied.

[Mr Darcy]

I assume in charcoals. as that is the medium you say is used in class.
Either take a photo as per MattK's suggestion, then use that as the basis for your sketch, or simply look in a mirror & draw from life. Use two mirrors if you want to eliminate the left - right reversal.

Charcoal is a very loose medium. Use simple lines & try to capture the "essence" rather than try for detail.
As you will be travelling with it, spray with a workable fixative so it doesn't smudge in transit.