Macbeth Museum Creative Project: 50 points with option to double
Two Parts:
The Project must fulfill the following:
Due: December 9,
2013
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Include at least 3 related significant quotes from Macbeth
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Communicate to the viewer a strongly focused idea about characterization, symbolism,
plot, theme, etc. Have a title evident, that communicates this idea.
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Should be a kind of art form or “artifact” that could be displayed at the “museum.
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All visual elements should be well done and communicate meaning/tone/theme.
The Process Explanation: (bonus if done on 5-10 Powerpoint slides that include
photos of the process and finished work.)
You must include a process explanation that details the following:
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steps that you have taken to complete your project,
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what you have hoped to communicate to the viewer about the play,
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the challenges you faced doing the project and how you overcame them, and
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your feelings about the effectiveness of the outcome.
Project Ideas: Note: Each idea must be approved by the teacher; duplicated
ideas will not be approved---first come basis.
Recommended Project:
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Create a Macbeth Prop Box—transform a shoebox into a display for an “artifact”—an
object related to the play Macbeth. Include a three dimensional object or objects, three
related quotations, and an explanation of how the object is significant to the play and its
themes and/or characters. Use colors and textures to reinforce the thematic elements
and tone.
Other Options:
1. The Journal of Lady Macbeth’s servant: Should look appropriate to the time
period/setting; Show 2 entries for each Act of the play. In each entry, depict significant
plot events and character changes from the point of view of the servant. See samples in
classroom.
2. Film: Write 5 monologues that demonstrate the feelings of 5 different characters in the
play.
• Have your monologues linked by a common theme that is evident in each:
• Example: Regrets, the High Price of Ambition, Voices from the Servants Hall,
• For each monologue, have the character in costume. Film in a way that
communicates the mood and tone of the scene. Submit a copy of your written
monologues along with the film.
3. Macbeth: Quality Cartoon Quote Posters
• Draw 3-5 cartoon illustrations that feature a significant quote from Macbeth.
• Make sure that the quote is written in large, attention-getting letters that
communicate the idea of the quote. Make sure that all visual elements are
consistent with the meaning and context of the quote.
4. Graphic Design/Comic book…trace a character’s transformation throughout Macbeth
with one “comic book” page from at least 4 acts of the play…4-5 total. Each page should
show a significant plot event related to the character that shows how s/he was at the
beginning of the play, and how s/he changes throughout the play. Each page must
include a significant quote from the novel that reveals characterization.
5. Object collage: Make a model at least 24 inches tall of a symbolic object from the play.
Glue onto it a collage of significant quotes, questions, plot events, and other words that
communicate a theme or strong idea from the play.
6. Film: Recreate at least 2 scenes from the play in modern language, set in a different
time period. The two scenes should show significant changes in characters from Act 1 of
the play, to later Acts in the play. The significance and transformation of the characters
must be very evident to the audience. Film the scenes in a way that communicates a
strong mood and the tone of the scenes.
7. Painting: Create a symbolic painting that communicates a strong idea about a theme in
the play.
8. Costume collage: Create a costume piece that may have been worn by a character in
the play. Attach a collage of words, quotes, and significant thematic phrases either to
the costume or to a display that accompanies it. Should give strong insight to a
character and how the character relates to an important theme of the play.
9. Propose Your Own—Must fulfill the given Project Criteria, and be approved by the
teacher.
Macbeth Museum Creative Project Grading Rubric
Points
Excellent Good Adequate Unacceptable/
Grading Criteria
Project: Includes 3 significant quotes
that are present in a meaningful way.
Project: Communicates a strongly
focused idea about characterization,
symbolism, plot, and theme
Project: Clearly evident title
communicates the focus
Project: Is an art form capable of being
displayed
Project: Excellent visual elements
communicate meaning/tone/theme
through use of color, appropriate
shapes and lines, light and shadow, all
consistent with Macbeth, the focus
idea, and the character(s) portrayed or
associated with the project.
Project: Overall Impression of Project
and how it creatively communicates
the plot, characters, and/or themes in
Macbeth
Process Explanation: Discusses at least
5 or more steps taken to complete the
project.
Process Explanation Clearly mentions
what you have hoped to communicate
to the viewer about the play
Process Explanation Explains 2 or more
challenges that you faced in doing the
project and how you overcame them
Process Explanation Concludes by
communicating your feelings about the
effectiveness of the project and why
you feel this way.
15 point Bonus: Process Explanation is
communicated through 5-10
powerpoint slides that include photos
of the project in progress and
completed.
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