This document provides instructions for a two-part assignment on unity in composition for a visual imagination class. Students are asked to create a collage (Part A) that demonstrates visual and intellectual unity through techniques like repetition, continuity, enclosure, harmony, and common themes. Specific criteria are outlined for the collage, including size, layout, number of cutouts used, and labeling. Students must also submit a rationale (Part B) explaining how their collage achieves visual and intellectual unity in under one page. The assignment is due according to the date in the class syllabus.

1. Visual Imagination
Instructors: Sandy Hancock & Olivia Hancock
Fall 2013
Assignment #9
UNITY
This is a two-part assignment on the subject of unity in a composition.
In class we have talked about two types of unity commonly used in theatre: Visual unity
and intellectual unity.
As was discussed, visual unity, is most commonly attained through: repetition,
continuity, enclosure and harmony. Intellectual unity is generally attained through:
sharing a common theme and creating a strong bond through association. In this
assignment you will be asked to create a collage composition that will demonstrate both
kinds of unity.
Please read this entire assignment sheet before starting the project.
Part A.
Create a collage that will reflect all the means of attaining visual and intellectual unity
listed above. You may use clippings from newspapers, magazines, brochures, catalogs,
newsletters, photocopies and/or any illustrated matter other than books and original
artwork. Do not destroy any original artwork or books for this project, even if they
are of no further use to you!
Here are some specific criteria for the project or “objectives that need to be met.”
1. Render the project on a 9” x 10” kyd finish Bristol board.
2. The border or margin outline should form a square, and be drawn in fine tip
Sharpie, following instructions on the Assignment Format sheet.
3. Select 16 to 20 pieces of illustrated matter that will meet the necessary
requirements in Part A, to complete the project. Paste the 20 to 25 pieces of
illustrated matter within the outlined square.
4. The 16 to 20 pieces of chosen illustrated matter must cover the entire area of
the outlined square. Leave no spaces uncovered. Add no extra matter.
5. Make sure that the cutouts are fully glued (no loose corners or edges), on the
backside before they are positioned in place. Elmer’s glue or glue stick will do
fine for this.
6. Recommendation: Lay out your un-glued pieces on the outlined square (or a
similar square on another piece of paper) to see that they fit properly prior to
gluing them.
7. Use the lettering and spacing requirements as indicated on the Assignment
Format sheet
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The title of the project will be on the bottom left, and your name
should be on the right along the same line.
Give the collage an appropriate title.
The lettering should be written in extra fine Sharpie.
8. Your project does not need to be complex or difficult to be effective. Use the
skill level you are comfortable with. Your talent is welcome and appreciated,
but it is not graded. Remember what counts:
a. meeting the criteria
b. accuracy
c. neatness – do not use whiteout.
9. Asking for opinions and advice to solve a problem is very acceptable, in fact it
is encouraged. Having someone do your project is fraud just like plagiarism.
Part B.
Type a short rationale explaining how you feel you have achieved visual unity
through the use of: repetition, continuity, enclosure and harmony and
intellectual unity through sharing a common theme and creating a strong
bond through association.
You may do this in bulleted form if you wish. The paper must be no longer
than a page, and stapled or taped to the back of your collage
See assignment due date on your Syllabus.
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