6 word digital memoir slideshow
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This document provides instructions for Assignment 1, which asks students to create a six-word digital memoir based on a memory and represented through a single photograph. Students must choose their six words carefully to hint at a larger story, and demonstrate an art principle or element. They will present their memoir and photograph in a 4-5 slide PowerPoint to the class. Examples are provided and the assignment will be graded based on the six words, image relevance, intricacy of the quote, and overall presentation quality.
6 word digital memoir slideshow
- 1. Assignment 1: 6 Word Digital Memoir Writing a memoir and interpreting through a photograph
- 2. Six-Word Digital Memoirs • A memoir is a personal story based on your life. A six-word memoir is one of those personal stories, but told in only six words. • This means you must choose your words precisely so your memoir has as much meaning as you can squeeze into it. • It is not just coming up with a clever sentence or personal motto (i.e. “I love going to the mall!” or “Live life to the fullest everyday!”) It must be six words that hint at a much larger, more intricate story.
- 3. Assignment Components • 1. One photographic image that relates to a memory • 2. SIX words to intricately describe the image and/or memory • 3. Demonstrate the assigned Principle and/or element of art. • 4. In partners, create a 4-5 slide powerpoint to show to the class.
- 5. Text is optional in the composition. If not included in the actual composition. Please place it below.
- 6. But, text can also help make the composition interesting!
- 7. Make it personal, but also something you want to share
- 8. Grading Rubric: 100 point total • Six words : 30 points • Photographic image relates: 30 points • Intricate quote: 30 points • Overall presentation: 10 points ***Video examples and slideshow are also on the class website!