"School Smiles: Capturing Classy Clicks!"

High School Grade Project 4 weeks

"School Smiles: Capturing Classy Clicks!"

Kari G

P.V.Cr.02

P.V.P.05

F.V.P.05

Self Directed Learning

Academic Mindset

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The Challenge

The challenge lies in establishing a sustainable portrait photography business that efficiently manages the entire lifecycle from planning to delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. This involves navigating complex logistics, meeting diverse customer needs across various school levels, and ensuring a financially viable operation within a limited timeframe.

Challenge Question

How can we effectively manage and operate a portrait photography business that meets the diverse needs of a school district while ensuring high-quality results and customer satisfaction?

Standards

[Massachusetts] P.V.Cr.02 - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Document a plan for an original large scale or multi-step art project (e.g., sketches for an art installation at a playground).
[Massachusetts] P.V.P.05 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Contribute to an art show that explores a personally meaningful theme, idea, or concept (e.g., select work to include, provide feedback on presentation ideas).
[Massachusetts] F.V.P.05 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Learning Partners and Clients

Students will collaborate with their photography teacher, who is also a professional in the field, to gain industry insights and guidance throughout the project. This partnership will provide students with valuable feedback and mentorship, ensuring they develop both technical skills and business acumen. Additionally, students will engage with local printing services to understand the logistics of producing high-quality portrait packages, fostering real-world connections and experience in professional networking.

Phase Outcomes

Phase	Learning Outcome
Discover	I can identify the challenge and its root causes by engaging in an experiential launch activity that sparks curiosity and conviction about the problem.
Examine	I can research the causes and effects of the challenge by undertaking tasks that connect directly to learning outcomes, deepening my understanding of the issue.
Engineer	I can develop a solution that has a real impact on those affected by the problem by designing and building a thoughtful and effective response.
Do	I can implement my solution by collecting real-world data and testing its effectiveness, ensuring that it meets the needs of the situation before sharing it with others.
Share	I can share my built solution, learning journey, and personal growth in an interactive presentation to an authentic audience, conveying both the project's impact and my self-discovery.