Graphic Art 11-0
Mrs. Leavitt
Before we even take a look at visual puns we need to ask ourselves this: What is a pun?
A pun is defined by Webster as "the humorous use of a word, or of words which are formed or sounded alike but have different meanings, in such a way as to play on two or more of the possible applications; a play on words."
For example: or

1.
You are to brainstorm and create a list of 5 possible visual puns. Come up with your own! Not the examples we use in class.
2.
Choose three of these puns and rough out a visual composition in your sketchbook.
3.
Choose the most effective of the three to create a finished composition of a visual pun.
4.
You will use the large white paper provided. You may use water colour paper if you wish. Finish compositions with pencil crayon, paint, ink, shading, hatching…, whatever will best suit your composition.
5.
This assignment is due : ____________________________ (Listen to the teacher and fill in the blank!)
6.
You will be marked as follows:
Drawing
Visual Pun Rubric Graphic Design 110 Name_________________________
10
Concept Highly Original, unexpected and creative
Highly detailed, excellent use of materials and the elements and principles.
Excellent use of media
8
Somewhat original
Good use of drawing media
6
Common, unoriginal or not the result of creative thinking
Satisfactory use of media.
Appears hastily done or unfinished
4
Concept has been recycled from project introduction
Poor use of media; sloppy
2
Concept does not make sense; inappropriate subject matter
Incomplete