3.1 | theme. step 1 - learn view this presentation to understand the purpose of a theme and how it...
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3.1 | Theme
STEP 1 - LEARN• View this presentation to understand the
purpose of a theme and how it is developed.
• The theme sets the tone for the story of the year.
THEME
• A good theme meets certain requirements.• Recognizable• Relevant• Repeatable
THEME
• The perfect theme concept inspires content.
THEME
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
Glenbrook South High School [IL]
• A few words can set the tone for the theme and the store of the year.
• The overall theme concept spawns spin-off phrases.
• Direct spin-offs: Feature key words pulled directly from the theme statement
• Conceptual spin-offs: Rely on the concept introduced by the theme rather than on the words.
VERBAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEME
• Graphics and colors convey feelings
• Think about the feeling you want to convey with your book and design around that.
VISUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEME
Dos Pueblos High School [CA], St. Marks School of Texas [TX]
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
ENDSHEETS
OPENING PAGES
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
COVERAGE
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
COVERAGE
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
DIVIDERS
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
PORTRAITS
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
CLOSING
Dos Pueblos High School [CA]
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
ENDSHEETS
OPENING
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
COVERAGE
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
COVERAGE
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
DIVIDERS
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
PORTRAITS
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
CLOSING
St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]
STEP 2 - PRACTICE• In groups, reference Start Right Handout
3.1 – Getting into the Swing of Themes to brainstorm theme ideas for your book.
• Brainstorm for 20 minutes
• Select a spokesperson from your group to present your ideas
STEP 3 - USE
• As a class, select your 10 best ideas for further exploration and development.