Assignment 1: 6 Word Digital Memoir

Writing a memoir and interpreting through a photograph

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.

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 of Design (Emphasis) and/or Element of Art (Line)

• 4. In partners/groups of 3, create a 4-5 slide powerpoint to show to the class.

Some examples

Text is optional in the composition.

If not included in the actual composition. Please place it below.

But, text can also help make the composition interesting!

Make it personal, but also something you want to share

Grading Rubric: 25 point total

• Idea/Content: 5 points

• Word Choice: 5 points

• Photo: 5 points

• Elem/Principle & Explanation: 5 points

• Presentation: 5 points

• Total:_____/25 points

***Video examples and slideshow are also on the class website!

Student Samples from last year

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