4. BLACK OUT POETRY

Creative writing: poetry 

TOPIC: "HOME" 
PROJECT
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Creative writing: poetry 

TOPIC: "HOME" 
PROJECT

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HOME

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BLACKOUT POETRY - Trilogy
Figurative
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Digital

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What is Blackout Poetry?

It is a mix of art and poetry. 
And it is easy to create it yourself!  
Find a printed text; 
The type of text doesn't really matter. You select words from it, that together form a poem. The other words are crossed out.  And that we do in a creative way, using drawings. 

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Hint
Finding text materials, related to 
  • homes...
  • homelessness...
  • homesickness...
  • home life...
  • home activities...
  • moving home ...
could make the creative process easier. 

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How?
TWO OPTIONS

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Transforming background vs. highlighting words

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DIFFERENT STYLES
Choose your style

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BLACKOUT POETRY - Trilogy
Figurative
Abstract
Digital

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Abstract

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INSTRUCTIONS: FIGURATIVE

1. Search a text (from a newspaper, a book, 
   the internet, a school book, a magazine etc.)

2. Circle interesting words with pencil. 

3. Try to create a story or a train of  thought 
    with an interesting selection of words. 
    --> Make sure it has a poetic effect.

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FIGURATIVE/ABSTRACT
4. Search images on the internet, that support your 
    text/story. Select at least 5  images and copy paste          them in a Word document. 

5. Sketch on a seperate sheet of paper, 
    to combine the drawings and the text. 
    Combine shapes. Experiment. 

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FIGURATIVE/ABSTRACT

6. Draw a final version on your oroginal text. 
    Start with pencil, complete it with other 
    materials. 

     ! Make sure we can read the text clearly !

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Digital process 
1. Search a text (a digital text)

2. Highlight interesting words.

3. Try to create a story or a train of thought 
    with an interesting selection of words.
--> Make sure it has a poetic effect.




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4. Search images on the internet, that support your text/story.         Select at least 5 images and copy paste them in a Word   
     document. 
5. Draw a sketch to form a good composition.
6. Do you have your plan? 

     --> Watch the instruction video and get started!

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May you be inspired....

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