Visual Storytelling: 5 Cool Projects That Combine Art and Writing

Here are five project ideas to inspire students to use both writing and art to create a work that is powerful and new.

1. The Portrait Photo Essay
A photo essay is a wonderful way to educate and engage the public. Whereas one photo can catch a viewer’s interest, multiple photos can tell an in-depth story. Creating a portrait photo essay is a combination of art and journalism. You begin with planning. What story do you want to tell?