JOURNAL
ASSIGNMENT
CYCLES: African Life Through Art
Due:
Critique Date:
Type of Journal: Research
Theme: Cycles:
African Life Through Art (website)
Directions:
Use the link above or go to the Websites page on the
CG website.
Review the website: READ, EXPLORE & RESEARCH.
Find a part that appeals to you. Use your journal to reflect your reading
and research. THINK about how you can use this material in your concentration:
look for inspiration in PATTERNS, DESIGN, THEMES, CYCLES, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Create a journal page
around your Concentration that incorporates ideas and/or imagery from the
website.
2) Drawing/Coloring: Most of the page must be completed with drawing &
coloring
3) Collage: Less than 20%. NO PICTURES or shots from the website. Use collage
ONLY as a tool to create texture or enrichen color. (No “stuck on”
pieces just to say you have collage!)
4) Meaningful text: Reflect your reading in a way that will support your concentration.
Be CREATIVE with your use of text.
5) Rich, full color, texture and PATTERN!! (no sketchy soft coloring please!)
6) Good composition; journal shows growth!!
7) Must be IN your journal...not a page pasted, glued, or stapled on top.