Who I Am Project 

The "Who I Am Project" is a creative assignment where you make a small book or piece of art about yourself. Its main purpose is to let your teacher assess your skills and how you handle a creative task.
Key Details
  • What it is: You'll create a small book or art piece that represents you.
  • Why you're doing it: It's an initial assessment to see your current skills and creativity, especially your growth if you've done this project before.
  • How you're graded: Your grade is based on your effort and time spent on the project, not the final result. As long as you meet all the requirements and are actively working during class time, you're on the right track.
Grading Breakdown (Based on Time Used)Your grade is determined by the percentage of class time you spend actively working:
  • D: You used about 55% of the time
  • C: You used about 75% of the time
  • B: You used about 85% of the time
  • A: You used about 95% of the time
  • A+: You used 100% of the class time and worked on it outside of class
Project Requirements: Your final "Who I Am" project must include the following:
  1. A creative title, your full name, and the current year.
  2. Autobiographical information that you feel comfortable sharing.
  3. Observational drawing (self portrait, drawing of hand, shoe, etc.)
  4. The remaining space should be filled creatively with a mix of text and images that express who you truly are.
  5. Actively use ALL time given e Ms. Schmit expects different quality and amount completed from each student, and that's ok! However everyone should be using ALL of the time given. Focus on what YOU can do and don't compare it to what others are doing. Your grade is based on what YOU do and YOUR individual growth. 
Example
Step by Step Guide
EXAMPLE: Project Timeline & Tasks
  • Day 1: Intro & Moquette
    • Watch the provided videos to understand what the final project should look like and the process to get there.
    • Create a moquette (a rough draft or prototype) of your project. This should take about 15-25 minutes.
    • The goal of the moquette is to practice the layout and spacing of your content.
    • You can use a provided worksheet or blank paper. Don't worry about detailed drawings yet, but do write out all your text.
  • Day 2: Project Work Day 1
    • Start working on your final project.
    • Your goal is to have the main components blocked out by the end of class.
  • (if time/needed) Day 3: Project Work Day 2
    • Continue working on your final project.
    • Try to finish it by the end of class. If you need more time, you can work on it at home, but it must be ready to turn in at the beginning of the next class. The final project should take about 1.5 to 2 hours total.
  • Last Day: Submission
    • Fill out the Submission Template and submit a PDF of your project on Canvas. This will be part of a "warm-up" assignment.
If this isn't your first time 
making this project for this class: You still need to make a new one, as your skills have improved. You have some alternative options to make it more engaging for yourself:
  • Create a project based on a favorite real or fictional character.
  • Expand the internal space of the booklet.
  • Use transparent or translucent overlays.
  • Focus on visually telling a story beyond just the text.
  • Be more creative with your writing (e.g., write a poem or a story from your pet's perspective).
If you have more than one class
  • Option 1: Make a single, highly detailed project. You can use the time from both classes to invest in it.
  • Option 2: Make two projects—one about yourself and a second one using the alternative ideas listed above.