AP Literature: Simko

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Partner Project (100 points) ​ Because The Picture of Dorian Gray addresses the influence art has over its audience, it is only ​ ​ appropriate that we create pieces of artwork to demonstrate our understanding of Wilde’s only novel. ​ ​ You’ll work with one partner on this project. Each of you is expected to put forth an equal effort; if you ​ ​ develop any issues concerning your partner’s effort, please let me know.

As a partnered team, you will choose and create one of the following projects; each project choice requires your partnered team to produce some type of artwork, whether it be visual, audio, or ​ ​ multimedia­centered. Choose the project through which you feel your group can exhibit each partner’s talents and creative spirits.

These projects will be due Friday, February 26th. We will share our projects with each other during ​ ​ Friday’s class.

*For each option, your group may choose to stay true to Wilde’s 1890 setting; however, you may also choose to incorporate more modern “flair” :).

1) Graphic Novel

Create a graphic novel that depicts at least one scene per chapter; you may feel free to create more than ​ ​ one scene per chapter. This means you and your partner will create at least 20 scenes. You may use ​ ​ printer paper, folded, so that each scene is drawn on half of a sheet of paper; or, you may choose to use a ​ ​ more conventional “comic book” format that depicts smaller scenes in “strips.” Either way, you will create ​ ​ 20 images together. Here’s what each scene must include:

● creative, hand­drawn, colored image that accurately depicts scene (@ least 1 per chapter, @ least 20 total­­remember, this is minimum­­feel free to create more) ● some type of dialogue­­if external, use conversation bubbles, if internal, use thought bubbles ○ *Throughout your entire graphic novel, you must incorporate a minimum of 5 pieces of ​ ​ quoted material from Dorian Gray. These quotes may be in full or excerpted ​ ​ sections/phrases. You may incorporate these directly into your graphic novel’s dialogue, or you may put them elsewhere (a text box, perhaps); regardless of which quotes you choose and how you incorporate them, you must cite them in MLA format (Wilde 45). ○ *You must also create some type of cover for your graphic novel that includes your ​ ​ graphic novel’s title (may be original or The Picture of Dorian Gray) and each partner’s ​ ​ name.

2) Screenplay

There are two different ways your group can approach this project:

1) You may choose one significant scene/chapter on which to focus. This will allow you to spend ​ ​ more time on the specific details of your chosen scene. 2) You may choose to create a script that encompasses the entire novel. This will allow you to ​ ​ spend more time on the “big picture”­­the “moments that matter.”

Regardless of which you choose, you will type a screenplay/script for Wilde’s Dorian Gray. Your ​ ​ composed script should include a title, a character list, set/scene descriptions, the names of characters speaking, all characters’ dialogue, and stage directions (take a look at some sample scripts if you need help). Throughout your entire script, you’ll need to incorporate at least 5 pieces of textual evidence from ​ ​ Wilde’s novel (full quotes or excerpts/phrases from quotes). YOU WILL BE PERFORMING THIS IN ​ FRONT OF THE CLASS. Because there are only 2 of you, you’ll need to switch parts (this will be fun); ​ or, so long as you and your partner do most of the speaking, you may recruit outside help (others in our class or other students who are permitted to be here during 4th period). Costumes/props are encouraged!

● typed screenplay (You may use scripts during performance) ● @ least 5 pieces of textual evidence (cite in MLA format in written script) ● a live performance that lasts between 10­15 minutes ​ ● props, costumes, dramatic flair, and creativity

3) Theatrical Trailer/Film Poster (both parts)

a) This is perfect for those of you who are film buffs. Pretend that The Picture of Dorian Gray is ​ ​ going to be made into a Hollywood blockbuster (trust me, the film versions that exist are horrid). You have been hired to make the theatrical trailer: Create a 5 minute teaser for the film version ​ ​ to pitch to the Hollywood executives. This will require some basic film editing, so please make sure you have the appropriate equipment ahead of time (I will be very little help with this). ​ ​ This should be e­mailed to me, shared with me via Google Docs, or brought in on a flash drive/memory card. You may serve as actors in your trailer, or you may choose to take a more ​ ​ creative route (animals, puppets, etc.). i) Throughout your trailer, you must incorporate the following: 1) @ least 3 pieces of direct evidence from Dorian Gray (may be complete quotes or ​ ​ excerpts/phrases from quotes); you may voice these pieces of quoted material or ​ ​ have them appear as text. Be sure to use MLA format in your script. 2) creativity and dramatic flair (you might want to use dramatic music, special effects, “reviews,” etc.) 3) You should turn­in a typed script or organized plan for your trailer.

b) You must also create an accompanying movie poster. This poster should match your trailer; for ​ ​ example, if you use puppets in your trailer, your poster should also depict puppets. This poster must include the following: i) title of film (The Picture of Dorian Gray­­feel free to manipulate it a bit) ​ ​ ii) at least 2 “reviews” (“A frightening thriller” ­The New York Times) ​ ​ iii) creativity, color, etc.­­you may use any size poster board

4) Song (with performance or music video) ​ ​ You and your partner will compose a song with original lyrics; however, it will be set to an existing ​ ​ ​ melody. Your song must accurately explore the plot points, characters, and thematic ideas present in Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. You may choose any melody, so long as it can be played during your ​ ​ ​ ​ performance/music video (check out Youtube for karaoke versions of songs). Go to the next page to see specific requirements:

● Your lyrics should be appropriate enough for this class (use your best judgment). ● Your lyrics should be original, creative, and must explore in­depth Wilde’s complicated novel. ● Your lyrics must incorporate at least 2 pieces of textual evidence; you may use complete quotes or ​ ​ excerpts/phrases from quotes). On your lyrics, be sure to use MLA formatting. ● You must turn in a typed copy of your song lyrics. ​ ​ ● You must either ○ perform your song, with music, in front of the class ○ film a music video with music ​ ​ ● ^^ Despite which performance method you choose, you may use your lyrics (you’re not expected to memorize; however, it might help you to memorize parts of your song). ● Also, despite which method you choose, you should incorporate props, costumes, and plenty of creativity.

5) Art Gallery

Each group member must create 3 pieces of original art that are representative of important thematic ​ ​ ​ ideas, characters, or symbol from Wilde’s Dorian Gray; therefore, you are creating 6 pieces of art ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ as a group. The art can consist of any mediums you see fit: paint, sculpture (clay, metal), pencil, charcoal, etc. Overall, the artistic representations should fit into one cohesive “show” you will present to the class.

● Each piece of art must be accompanied by a 1 paragraph explanation in the artist’s own words (why you created it, how it represents the novel, etc.) ● Each piece of part must also be accompanied with one piece of quoted material that ties it to ​ ​ Wilde’s text. You may include this in your explanation or write/type it separately. Be sure you cite each quote in MLA format.

This project is worth 100 points; therefore, it requires great effort, time, and creativity. You will be given 2 in­class work days; the rest of your project must be created outside of ​ ​ the classroom.