Throughout the term we have been discussing how American teens have been portrayed in film since the 1950's. Yet what does it mean to be a teen in this day and age? For this final project you will write an essay that discusses both yourself and your generation.
Make sure to discuss at least all of the following in detail:
What do you see as your generation's greatest challenges and WHY? What are it's greatest strengths and WHY?
What are the personal challenges that being a teen in this time brings to your life and WHY? What are the benefits that being a teen in this time brings to your life and WHY?
2-3 pages, minimum
Typed
Double Spaced
one inch margins
standard font (10pt-12pt)
In this case, you may feel free to use personal pronouns in your writing!
In addition to the essay you must create a work of art that symbolizes the challenges/strengths/benefits, etc. This may be a collage, painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, performance of some sort, etc.You must also have an artist's statement written in paragraph form, explaining the subject matter, imagery, and another pertinent information. Also explain what inspired you to create it, and your own opinion/judgment of the particular work.
DUE Thursday, January 27th
40% of your final grade (40 points)
This larger project replaces the 3rd paper (10%) and adds those points to its total.
Essay: 25 pts
Proper use of spelling, grammar, writing conventions (paragraph structure, etc.): 10 pts
Accurately follows thematic requirements and directions of the assignment: 15 pts
Artist's Statement and Art Work: 15 pts
Follows expectations of assignment: 5 pts
Proper use of spelling, grammar, writing conventions (paragraph structure, etc.): 5 pts
Work of Art demonstrates best effort and quality of work: 5 pts
