new brief

overarching theme: children's book

specific subject: history of the russian revolution

research question: 
an examination of the success of visual propaganda used during the period of the Russian Revolution and how it infiltrated the culture of the time

products: 
- a book illustrating the 'rise and fall of communism' in Russia, from just before the revolution to the end of communism in Russia. It will be for older children, 9-12. 
The book might have an activity section where children can answer questions, do crosswords etc. related to the subject

proposed outcomes: 
- a more expanded book looking at all of Russia's history or looking at history during that period but in other parts of the world
- promotional material; posters, stickers

media processes
- collage, made from textures and shapes
- photomontage
- digital print

action 1
figure out clear story/narrative for book

action 2
go to book shops and look in non-fiction children section/colours-may-vary for research about the type of length/language/narrative of their educational books for children. And the types of books for different age groups 

action 3
start developing imagery for key moments in history, work out the aesthetic