San Diego Jewish Academy 10th Grade Humanities Final Project - Spring 2001

Project Rationale
To discover methods for finding answers about political and cultural history, as well as the arts; to see how politics, culture, and the arts interact and influence each other, to teach self and others about one aspect of culture from the Industrial Revolution through WWII.

Reference Materials
Focus on the culture from the Industrial Revolution through WWII by making reference to:

• History and Literature Readings: World History textbook, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Animal Farm, "Becoming a Nonalien"
• Poets: Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, war poets: Wilfred Owen, Stephen Spender, and James Mitsui
• Films: Impromptu, Inner Circle, Animal Farm, Pearl Harbor; and Courage to Care
• Projects: Website annotation - Evolution of the Revolution, Art with a Voice - Feature Article, 1800's Poem, Letter Home

transportation daily life in the home military global travel geo-political boundaries political alliances human rights women's rights daily life education dress/fashion visual art literature journalism media

music theatre urban life architecture propaganda advertising life of a child humour entertainment social mores religion food medical technology (choose focus) your choice

Inspiration:
Describe what inspired you to create your "work", e.g., what significant aspect of your project made personal connections and why?

Goal:
Describe what you hope your work conveys to others. Identify the themes or messages that are represented in your work. How does your work teach and/or persuade?

Is it provocative; does it arouse emotions?

Definition:
How do you define the significance of your theme in real-world rewards and consequences? How do you define your/our responsibilities in "managing" change?

Presentation:
Imagine how your work will be presented in the public venue of the time period your project covers and describe the form it will take, e.g., a skit created by artists presented in the opulent confines of a French country manor. - Impromptu

Research: List the major sources of your research in correct bibliography form: see website.

1. Create a one-page abstract layout that includes headline type that distinguishes itself from body copy and show careful use of page layout with purposeful positioning of text and white space, introduction, multi-column grid layout (at least two columns), pull-out quote(s), and one supporting image.
2. Project contribution may be any appropriate medium to represent the period between 1750 to 1950 including poetry, music, video, visual art &endash; posters, theatrical skit, dance, costume design, mural, collage, acrylics, pastels, photography, etc.

Abstract and Project Technology
Use InDesign and appropriate support software and hardware such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, etc., scanner, digital camera, and/or other media/tools as appropriate.

Friday, June 8
Concept Development (research, notes, brainstorming [graphic organizers, see CerebralFlatulence on Website], sketching, pre-writing)

Monday, June 11 to Thursday, June 14
Draft Phase (organize research and create coherent product) Ready for Response

Friday, June 15 to Monday, June 18
Revision and Editing Phase (further develop and refine, get more response, proofread)

Tuesday, June 19
Final (tight and as perfect as possible within the timeline and parameters of assignment) ready for Assessment and posted in Gallery

Abstract

Writing:

• Develops one-page response clearly addressing prompts for:
• Inspiration (What inspired you and made personal connections?) (6 points)
• Goal (What do you hope your work conveys to others? How does it do this?) (6 points)
• Definition (How do you define the significance of your cultural aspect? What responsibilities do we have in managing change for the cultural aspect? (6 points)
• Presentation (Describe the gallery presentation form your project will take.) (6 points)
• Research (Cite sources within text; constructs bibliography using correct format.) (6 points)
• Edits for clarity and grace (clean style and mechanics) (5 points)

Design:

• Uses headline type that distinguishes itself from body copy (3 points)
• Shows careful use of page layout (3 points)
• Includes complimentary image (3 points)
• Uses multi-column layout design to lead reader through piece (3 points)
• Uses pull-out quote to attract interest (3 points)

(50 points possible)

• Executes careful production quality with clean presentation and preparation of media; invites audience in with clear, articulate design. (25 points)
• Applies appropriate media and technological tools carefully and creatively to best represent your cultural aspect; rehearses and plans for gallery day. (10 points)
• Shows synthesis of your clear understanding and correct interpretation of the cultural aspect from 1750-1950; conveys meaning to others. (25 points)
• Organizes content logically (chronological, thematic, order of importance, etc.) and uses smooth transitions between main content elements. (10 points)
• Includes a broad range of resources to fully and accurately represent the cultural aspect; consults multiple, credible sources. (5 points)

(75 points possible)