OVERVIEW
You will create a collage that visually communicates a biblical theme. This assignment will give
you experience with art-making methods as well as introduce you to the idea of creating work
that includes a narrative.
INSTRUCTIONS
Required Materials: Drawing Paper, Collage Materials, Glue Stick, and Camera.
Optional Materials: Colored Pencils
1. Search: Research and read about artists online who create collage art.
2. Brainstorm: Think about a biblical scene, story, or theme you would like to create using the
collage method of art production as explored in your online research and reading.
3. Create: Arrange your collage materials (cut outs from magazines, newspapers, advertisements,
postcards, old photographs, etc.) and paste them on your drawing paper to create your image.
Before pasting your materials to the paper, try a few different compositions to discover an
arrangement that looks the most aesthetically pleasing. If desired, you may add additional
marks, lines, and drawings on the paper with your colored pencils.
4. Photograph: Take a digital photograph of your collage.
5. Write: Write a short paragraph that explains your artwork and biblical narrative.
6. Upload: Upload the photograph and written statement to Canvas under the appropriate area
for this assignment.
Neatness and Craftsmanship: Your work should be neat and clean. Be sure that your photograph
is in focus, straight, and cropped perfectly at the edge of the drawing paper.
For further study on this topic, research the collage work of artist Robert Motherwell.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
