1) Video: Documentary
Create a documentary video depicting major events in salvation history. Your video should mention and include a brief explanation of the following events:
Your video must be at least 10 minutes long and convey why each of these events was a development in the relationship between God and humanity.
2) Art Gallery
Create a museum-quality art gallery illustrating one of the following topics:
Create a curated display of images of at least 10 museum-quality works of art that depict one of the topics listed above. For each of the art images, you will write a 120-word (1/2 page) analysis of that image, describing and explaining how the artist depicted that particular event or concept. For the art gallery, choose an electronic presentation form (Powerpoint, Prezi, Sway, etc.). You will give an oral prestentation of your art gallery in class.
Note: Only one person per class may present on each particular topic in this category.
3) Art Gallery: Symbolism in Christian Art
Create a museum-quality art gallery teaching the class about one of the following topics:
Halo / Nimbus
Flying animal imagery: pelican, peacock, goldfinch, falcon (wild and tame), dragon, eagle
Images of God the Father: Hand, All-Seeing Eye, Clouds, seated in heaven
Images of Jesus’ Resurrection: Butterfly, Pomegranate, Egg, Gourd, Phoenix
Images of the Holy Spirit: Dove, fire, columbine, wind, water, anointing, cloud and light (shown together), seal, hand, finger (see CCC #691-701)
Color symbolism: blue, green, black, gray, orange, red, white, yellow/gold, purple
Flower symbolism: lily, anemone, iris, daisy, passiflora (passion flower), hyacinth, hyssop, ivy, carnation, red rose, violet, strawberry, daffodil, poppy, thistle (choose any ten)
Your assignment is to teach the class about the topic you select. Create a curated display of images of at least 10 museum-quality works of art that are clear examples of one of the topics listed above. Your presentation must include an electronic visual presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, Sway, etc.) of images that illustrate your topic, and in your oral presentation, you will explain how each image reflects Catholic belief about your topic. You may include other information that enhances your presentation, if desired.
For each of the art images, you will write a 120-word (1/2 page) analysis of that image, describing and explaining how the artist incorporated a particular element into the work of art and its meaning.
Note: Only one person per class may present on each particular topic in this category.
4) Faith and Science: Original Sin and Human Origins/Evolution
Create a Presentation Explaining:
Your presentation may be either a traditional written paper or it may be visual (Powerpoint, Prezi, Sway, etc.) with an accompanying oral explanation.
5) Miracles
Research a saint who has been canonized in the past 20 years on the basis of two miracles (not a martyr). Create a presentation about that saint that includes the following:
Your presentation may be a traditional written paper or it may be visual (Powerpoint, Prezi, Sway, etc.) with an accompanying oral explanation.
Note: Only one person per class may present on a particular saint.
6) Something Else!
If you would like to investigate another topic related to the content we are covering this unit or have another idea for a project, please see Mrs. Jakubik. She'd love to hear your ideas!