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[Stylistic Techniques] A Collection of Ideas Useful for Graduation Projects

[Stylistic Techniques] A Collection of Ideas Useful for Graduation Projects

Last updated:2026/1/7

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Are you struggling to come up with an idea for your graduation project? A graduation project, the culmination of your school life, is something special.

That’s exactly why it’s so hard to decide what to make.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of graduation project ideas, starting with stained glass.

We’ve gathered a wide range—from projects you can tackle with classmates to ones you can take on individually.

Use this as a reference, add your own creative touches, and make a memorable piece!

[Rhetorical Techniques] A Collection of Ideas Useful for Graduation Projects (1–10)

stippling

[24 Hours!?] I’ll keep drawing nonstop until I’ve drawn 100,000 dots… [Pointillism Art Challenge]

stippling

Pointillism is a painting technique that spread from the Neo-Impressionist movement established by the French painter Georges Seurat.

It’s a method often seen in Impressionist works, and familiar artists like Van Gogh and Pissarro also left pieces created with pointillism.

By painstakingly placing dots rather than drawing lines, the subject is expressed—offering a distinctive charm not found in lines, as well as the pleasure of seeing colors optically blend where the dots overlap.

Pointillism can range from realistic to abstract expression, making it a fascinating and versatile technique.

It’s also well-suited for those who like to work steadily at their own pace.

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Mosaic art

Nishinomiya Municipal High School attempts a Guinness World Record with a giant mosaic art project

Mosaic art

Mosaic art is an art form made by arranging pieces of stone, glass, tile, and the like.

The history of mosaic pictures is ancient; even the surfaces of pottery from around 2600 to 2400 BCE are said to have been adorned with mosaics.

Today, mosaics are increasingly created not only with tiles and glass but also with more familiar materials such as photographs and newspapers, so it’s worth being particular about the materials you choose for your graduation project.

Try to find materials that will make people say, “You made mosaic art out of that?!”

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stained glass

[Understand in 5 Minutes] Stained Glass Class — Lesson 1: How Do You Make It? 5-Minute Stained Glass Lesson

stained glass

Stained glass is a familiar art form in Japan as well.

These paintings, which come to life only when light shines through the window, are always enchanting to behold.

While everyone knows stained glass, few people know how it’s made.

There are various techniques, but basically, the decorations placed between pieces of glass use low-transparency materials like plating or metal.

Using those as the framework, you combine colored glass pieces.

On a small scale, it’s simple enough to make in a single day.

Since graduation projects allow for a longer timeframe, why not try creating a large, life-sized stained glass piece?

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Calligraphy Art

[Amazing Skill] I tried drawing a crane from a folktale

Calligraphy Art

Calligraphy art offers a variety of expressive methods.

By freely changing the shape, size, and placement of characters, and by depicting shades of ink and blurring, you can highlight the inherent beauty of the characters.

You can also express a painting as a string of characters that tells a story, or combine deformed characters to finish it like an illustration, resulting in a work with a stronger message.

Why not incorporate calligraphy art into your graduation project, using memories of graduation as the theme?

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glass etching

Welcome board with engraving on glass ajevlig#5

glass etching

Glass etching is the process of carving directly into glass.

Traditionally, hydrofluoric acid is used to corrode the glass while engraving, but these days there are dedicated etching creams that don’t require harsh chemicals, and even diamond-cutting methods.

The results are highly transparent with a beautiful finish! It’s a recommended technique for those interested in glass as a material or anyone aiming to create delicate, beautiful works.

Consider it as inspiration for graduation projects—try combining different glass pieces or tackling large-scale works.

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junk art

JUNK LAW’s junk art is amazing! Japanese Junk Artist Junkro

junk art

“Junk” means waste or scraps.

Junk art is sometimes called waste art.

By reviving things that are no longer used as art, artists have created works with powerful messages.

In Japan, artists like Genpei Akasegawa and Tadahiro Ono are well known.

If you want to convey the message deep in your heart to those who see your work—and bring that desire into your graduation project—why not try junk art? There are many techniques to explore, such as embedding discarded materials into a canvas or expressing your ideas through three-dimensional works, so feel free to use them as inspiration.

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kinetic art

Water Experiment No. 33 Automata Video

kinetic art

Kinetic art is a type of artwork where “movement” is a key element, and there are two patterns: works that actually move and works that appear to be moving.

When showing real movement, artists often use natural wind or motors; when creating the illusion of movement, optical illusions are commonly employed.

How the movement is produced is a crucial point, and even in three-dimensional pieces, they present a mysterious, almost illusory appearance.

It’s an art form that stages a unique kind of motion, distinct from film or animation.

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