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MY ALBUM COVER

Objective:

Design an album cover that tells the world about you! This cover will show who you are, your interests, and what makes you special, just like an album cover shows the artist’s personality and style.

Steps to Create Your Personal Album Cover:

1. Pick a Name for Your Album

Think of a creative album name that represents you! It could be your nickname, something about your personality, or even a favorite quote. For example, “The Amazing Adventures of [Your Name]” or “The Sounds of My Life.”

2. Design the Front Cover

Title: Write the name of your album at the top or center of your page. Make it big, bold, and easy to read.
Picture of You: Draw a picture of yourself in the center (or use a photo if you prefer!). You can draw yourself in a fun style—like a cartoon, super cool, or even as a superhero!
Colors and Patterns: Choose colors and designs that you love or that show what makes you unique. You can add patterns, shapes, or even your favorite things like animals, food, sports, or hobbies.
Other Fun Details: Add anything that makes your album cover pop! If you play an instrument, draw it. If you love nature, include trees or mountains. If you’re into space, draw stars and planets. The cover should tell a story about you!

3. Design the Back Cover

Design with your interests “personal touch”
Here, you can add a tracklist. Imagine you’re creating a playlist of songs that represent different parts of your life, like your favorite activities or places. For example:

“Morning Walk in the Park” (for your love of nature)
“Superhero Mode” (for when you're feeling strong and brave)
“Dance Party!” (for your favorite dance moves)

4. Add Your Personal Touch

Make sure your album cover feels like you! You can draw, write, collage, or even add stickers to make it your own unique masterpiece. This is your creative space to show off your personality!

Tips for a Great Album Cover:

Think about your favorite things: What do you love doing most? What makes you happy? Include those ideas in your design.
Be creative! This is your chance to show the world who you are through art.
Use bright colors or fun patterns to make your cover stand out.
Don’t forget your name—make sure it’s clear and easy to see on the front!

Now, it’s time to start designing your very own album cover! Have fun and let your creativity shine!

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Album Cover Project Rubric

Grade Level: 4th Grade

Total Points: 20

	Excellent (4 points)	Good (3 points)	Fair (2 points)	Needs Improvement (1 point)
Creativity & Originality	The album cover is highly creative and shows unique, personal ideas. It stands out and tells a story about the student’s personality.	The album cover is creative and shows personal ideas, but may not feel as unique.	The album cover is somewhat creative, but lacks personal details or originality.	The album cover lacks creativity and does not reflect the student’s personality.
Design & Artwork	The artwork is detailed, neat, and visually appealing. Colors, patterns, and drawings are well thought out and clearly convey the theme.	The artwork is clear and colorful, with some attention to detail, but could use more refinement.	The artwork is somewhat messy or lacks detail. There is some effort, but it doesn’t fully reflect the theme.	The artwork is incomplete, messy, or hard to understand. It does not effectively represent the student.
Album Name & Title	The cover shows a clear and creative representation of the student’s personality, interests, and passions through pictures, symbols, and details.	The album name is visible and clear, but may not be very creative or connected to the student’s personality.	The album name is readable, but it may be unclear or not fully reflect the student’s personality.	The album name is missing, hard to read, or unrelated to the student’s personality.
Representation of Self	The cover shows a clear and creative representation of the student’s personality, interests, and passions through pictures, symbols, and details.	The cover represents the student’s interests and personality, but may not be fully developed or creative.	The cover shows some aspects of the student’s personality or interests, but lacks depth or detail.	The cover does not clearly represent the student’s personality or interests
Effort & Neatness	The cover is neatly done with great care. All elements are well-organized and polished, showing that the student put in extra effort.	The cover is neat with some organization. Some areas may be a little rushed or less polished, but it shows good effort.	The cover is somewhat messy or disorganized. There are areas that seem rushed or incomplete.	The cover is messy, disorganized, or incomplete. It shows minimal effort.

Score	Description
16–20 points	Excellent! You did an amazing job on your album cover, showing creativity, detail, and great effort.
11–15 points	Good work! Your album cover is creative and reflects your personality, but there are areas for improvement.
6–10 points	Fair job! Your album cover shows some effort, but it could use more creativity and attention to detail.
1–5 points	Needs improvement. Your album cover is missing key elements and needs more effort to fully represent you.

Album title:_____________________________

Name:_____________________