In 2-3 pages describe first the work of art that impacted you. Consider the following:
What was its shape and appearance?
What was the context in which you first encountered it?
What were your initial impressions?
How did you change after this encounter?
Was the change for better or worse?
Double spaced, Times New Roman or similar font
Demonstrate earnest and thoughtful engagement with how a piece of media has impacted you and contributed to making you the person you are today
Be sure to include one-page (double spaced) Makers Memo that describes your goals in the composition and how you chose to achieve those goals
Be sure to complete (after youve written the paper) the 250 word informal reflection on your writing process.
Makers Memo and Reflection do not count towards the 2-3 page minimum length requirement
Goals
Practice composing thoughtful and introspective writing about yourself and your experiences
Develop skills of exemplification and anecdote composition
Practice identifying and describing in rich detail significant life experiences
Potentially learn something new about yourself and your relationship to media
