Proposal Examples

The examples here do not necessarily represent all of the aspects you are required to include, since the project evolves and is refined over time. The below example by Amy Freeman is colorful and visually interesting. However, the text does not have all of the aspects you are required to include, since at the time, students were not required to include the word definitions, and font options.

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BONES by Amy Freeman
Your project description should be detailed and thorough like this paragraph about Lesley Burnett's word "MAGNETIC."

MAGNETIC by Lesley Burnett

Project Description: This project will use the force of magnetism to reveal the word "MAGNETIC." Slots cut into a foam backing hold the neodymium magnets aligned into the shape of letters. A sheet of paper covering the foam and magnets obscures the word so it is only revealed when iron filings are poured onto it, and the force of the magnets underneath pulls the iron filings to spell "MAGNETIC." The paper also acts as a buffer so it is possible to remove the filings and reapply them easily. The amount of filings deposited determines the shapes of the letters. It is not really possible to manipulate the font since I am working with magnets that have set dimensions, although some magnets are snapped in half in order to create shorter and longer lines. The project is playful and meant to be interactive.

Include These in the Proposal

Create a proposal for your word that presents all of the following aspects in an attractive, concise manner.

  1. Your word, with a full definition of all its meanings.
  2. Your word typed in three or more examples of commercial fonts, with at least a sentence each describing why the font design evokes the sense of the word. Be specific about which qualities make the aesthetic of the font feel like it matches the word's meaning.
  3. A list or table of materials and special equipment necessary to create the word, with cost analysis estimates for each material. (If you will require a bandsaw or other shop equipment that is available in the classroom, you do not need to factor those in.)
  4. A paragraph or more of detailed description of your word.
  5. An illustration of the three dimensional word combining aspects of the three fonts (where applicable). This should show the proposed material, diagram any kinetic parts, and give a sense of its scale. If the word is site-specific, you must include enough context to show the relevant aspects of the site it is designed to inhabit.
  6. Optional: a sample of your material if possible.