​HOW DO DREAMS INSPIRE IMAGINATION, CREATIVE ACTIVITY AND REPRESENTATION?

1. Define the Problem: (write it, along with the parameters at the top of your page) 
You are challenged to create a work of art that is a representation of a personal dream or nightmare  to achieve an interesting and unique artwork. 
        a. you must demonstrate your understanding of value and the illusion of depth/space
        b. you must think of a way to visually represent your dream or nightmare
        c. you may use graphite, charcoal, pen and ink or colored pencil


2. Brainstorm

• Start by thinking about your dreams and nightmares, choose key words
• choose at least 2 topics that you feel strongly about 
• Create a simple mind map using free association and borrowed ideas
• Refine your list

3. Make a Decision

•  Choose which images or symbols have the greatest resonance within you. 

4. Collect References

• Begin looking for references that are related to your subject matter. 

             (These can be realistic, cartoons, videos, music, text, and movies)

• Begin looking for references that are related to your artistic style. 

           (Look for artists that you admire, look at colors, shapes, ideas and style)

5. Refine your References 

• Choose the references that you will use in your work, and print or make them easily accessible

6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like 

• Make at least 4 sketches
• Make notes
• Include media and technique explorations

7. Make a Decision

• Choose your best ideas and get ready to create! 

8. Make it! ​