Student Self Identity

When I was in school I don't remember doing many projects that expressed who I really was or how I felt about certain things. I had great teachers, but sometimes the lessons weren't well developed to show who we were as students or people.

I want most if not all my students' projects to elicit who they are. I find that the more of yourself you put into your art, the better it is. Giving my students guidelines on what their projects will be will be something that I provide, but letting them ultimately decide on styles and subject matter will be up to them. Holding them to certain rubric restrictions will not allow them to be free or express their individuality. My most important part of the grade will be individual creativity!