Interpret a Poem

Due:
One week

Project Description:
Visually interpret a poem.

This is an artwork where MEANING plays a big role.

Medium:
Any COLOR media, but combine media (Example: Watercolor base overlaid with oil pastel)

Parameters:
Spend 3+ hours on this project over the next week.

Objectives:

• Analyze and interpret a poem
• Think outside the box -- exercise your inventiveness
• Generate ideas through brainstorming
• Use color expressively and thoughtfully. 
• Consider color concepts to unify your artwork.
• Work towards excellent craftsmanship. Refine the artwork.

Grading Criteria:

• Creativity/Innovation
• Ambition
• Personal Investment
• Visual Impact - Use of Principles of Design, Color Theory, etc.
• Expression/Communication - Getting at the heart of the poem
• Overall Technical Quality

To Start:

1. Read several poems. Find one that engages you; that you find moving or inspiring or intriguing or weird and evocative.
   
   
2. Consider the multiple meanings of the poem. Read between the lines.
   
   
3. Consider how you will approach it; what materials, what techniques, what color scheme. The materials and techniques you use are up to you.
   
   
4. Make rough drafts that get at the heart of the poem. Develop strong compositions and work on the artworks emotional expressiveness.
   
   
5. Develop your best draft. Experiment as you work. Take risks. Be willing to change your ideas and your approach as you work.