Amongst the things that inspired me to develop an interest in photography over 20 years ago was the panoramic work of Colin Prior. He's a master at using light and composition to create stunning images in a 17:6 format (about 2.8:1). If you're not familiar with his work, or you want some inspiration for this assignment, I urge you to visit his website and browse some of his portfolios. I especially like the "High Light" gallery.