Final Project – Little Watercolor Trinkets
For your final project, you will create a cohesive series of three functional art pieces:
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One bookmark
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One refrigerator magnet
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One greeting card
All three pieces must be unified by a single theme.
You will select your theme from a provided list of 20 random words. The word you choose will serve as the conceptual foundation for your designs. Each piece should clearly relate to the theme while remaining visually cohesive as a set.
Project Requirements:
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All artwork must be completed in watercolor.
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The three items should feel like a coordinated collection (consistent color palette, style, mood, or visual elements).
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Consider composition carefully for each format (vertical for bookmark, compact and bold for magnet, balanced layout for greeting card).
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Craftsmanship and presentation matter — edges, mounting, and finishing should be clean and professional.
Evaluation Criteria:
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Strength and clarity of theme
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Cohesion across all three designs
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Creativity and originality
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Overall presentation and craftsmanship
This project is an opportunity to demonstrate your technical skills, design thinking, and ability to adapt one concept across multiple formats.
Below you will find a list of 20 words to choose from,
Drift
Ember
Tangle
Horizon
Glimmer
Shelter
Ripple
Mosaic
Secret
Gravity
Harvest
Echoes
Veil
Compass
Spark
Mirage
Rooted
Passageway
Pulse
Solitude
We will go over the remaining details at our next meeting, including how to submit your project and the final deadline.
