Artists have the power to influence people and ideas. Thomas Nast used his position as a political cartoonist to communicate his support (or disdain) for politicians, policies, and events. Pick a current event. Today what would be the most effect way to influence a viewer, a political cartoon or a meme? Create a political cartoon or meme on your current event topic. What do you want your audience to know about that event? How can you communicate your opinion? Create digitally in the space below, in a separate document or on a separate piece of paper.  

Standards for Student Engagement: Art and Politics

College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework