Showcase Spectacle: Create, Collaborate, Captivate!

11th, 12th Grades Project 3 weeks

Showcase Spectacle: Create, Collaborate, Captivate!

Suzette D

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Purpose

The purpose of this intensive is to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary to design and execute a comprehensive showcase that represents the diverse learning journeys of all intensives. By collaborating with community partners and engaging in hands-on workshops, students will develop project management, creative design, and communication skills essential for organizing a professional event. This experience fosters a sense of community and shared learning, encouraging students to reflect on their achievements and contribute to a dynamic, interdisciplinary showcase that celebrates their growth and collaborative efforts.

Learning goals

Students will develop advanced project management skills by organizing and executing a comprehensive showcase that integrates diverse learning experiences from various intensives. They will enhance their ability to collaborate effectively with peers, mentors, and community partners, applying creative design and strategic planning techniques to produce a professional event. Additionally, students will refine their communication skills through creating promotional materials and engaging with a wide audience, fostering a sense of community and shared learning.

Products

Students will develop a 'Living Portfolio' that showcases their learning journey through dynamic installations and live demonstrations, allowing for real-time audience interaction and feedback. Additionally, they will create a 'Showcase App' to guide attendees through the event, featuring interactive maps, project descriptions, and student reflections for a personalized exploration experience. These products will evolve throughout the showcase, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the projects and engaging the community in meaningful dialogue.

Launch

Kick off the intensive with a 'Creative Convergence Workshop,' where students collaborate with local artists and event planners in hands-on sessions to explore innovative design and project management techniques. This immersive experience will ignite their creativity and set the stage for the showcase planning. Follow this with a 'Project Management Bootcamp,' featuring interactive simulations and role-playing exercises led by alumni mentors, equipping students with essential skills for executing a successful showcase.

Exhibition

Students will transform the school into an immersive experience by collaborating with local artists and businesses to create installations and performances that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of their projects. This 'Community Collaboration Expo' will feature dynamic exhibition spaces, including a 'Living Portfolio' with live demonstrations and interactive elements. Additionally, a 'Reflection and Celebration Symposium' will be organized, where students facilitate panel discussions and workshops, sharing insights and reflections on their learning experiences with community members.

Rubric

Mastery-Based Rubric Standards-first rubric

Category	Standard	Beginning (1)	Developing (2)	Proficient (3)	Exceeding (4)
Project Management	Project Management Proficiency - Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive event showcase, applying advanced project management techniques including task delegation, timeline setting, and resource management.	I can identify the basic steps needed to begin organizing a showcase event, such as listing tasks and recognizing the need for a timeline, but I might need guidance to effectively delegate tasks or manage resources	I can effectively contribute to the planning and execution of our event showcase by participating in collaborative sessions with local artists and event planners, offering input during task delegation, and assisting with setting realistic timelines that help ensure our project stays on track I engage actively in simulations and role-playing exercises to practice resource management skills, and I track our progress using project management tools, recognizing areas for improvement and adaptation as needed	I can effectively collaborate with my peers and mentors to delegate tasks, set realistic timelines, and manage resources efficiently, ensuring our showcase runs smoothly and meets our project goals	I can effectively lead a team in planning and executing a showcase by setting clear timelines, delegating tasks based on team members' strengths, and utilizing resources efficiently I demonstrate advanced project management techniques by organizing regular check-ins, adapting plans based on feedback, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly, engaging the community and showcasing our interdisciplinary projects
Creative Design	Creative Design Execution - Students will create innovative design elements for the showcase, effectively incorporating interdisciplinary themes and collaborating with local artists to produce visually engaging installations.	I can create a basic design element for the showcase using input from local artists, showing a simple understanding of how to incorporate interdisciplinary themes, even if collaboration needs further development to make the installations visually engaging	I can work collaboratively with local artists to incorporate interdisciplinary themes into my design elements, ensuring they are visually engaging and align with the showcase's objectives I demonstrate my creativity by contributing unique ideas that enhance the overall aesthetic and thematic cohesion of the installations	I can effectively collaborate with local artists to create innovative design elements that integrate interdisciplinary themes into visually engaging installations for the showcase, demonstrating my ability to blend creative design with project goals	I can effectively collaborate with local artists and peers to design visually engaging installations that incorporate interdisciplinary themes, ensuring each element of the showcase reflects innovative design concepts and enhances audience interaction
Communication	Effective Communication - Students will develop and present promotional materials and engage with diverse audiences during the showcase, demonstrating clear and persuasive communication skills.	I can create promotional materials that clearly convey the key aspects of our showcase, and during the event, I confidently engage with diverse audiences, sharing insights about our projects and answering questions with clarity and enthusiasm	I can create promotional materials that clearly describe our showcase and engage attendees by using simple language and visuals that highlight key features I actively listen to feedback from peers and mentors to improve my communication and adapt my approach to connect with diverse audiences during the event	I can effectively create and present promotional materials that clearly communicate the key aspects of our showcase, engaging and persuading diverse audiences by using compelling visuals and well-structured information	I can confidently create and present promotional materials that clearly convey the purpose and highlights of our showcase, engaging diverse audiences with persuasive language and interactive elements I actively participate in discussions with visitors, sharing insights about our projects and answering questions, ensuring everyone feels included and informed about our work
Collaboration	Collaborative Engagement - Students will collaborate with peers, mentors, and community partners to develop a cohesive and interdisciplinary showcase, demonstrating effective teamwork and partnership skills.	I can work effectively with my peers and community partners by actively listening to their ideas and contributing thoughtful suggestions, helping to create a unified and engaging showcase	I can actively contribute to team discussions by sharing my ideas and listening to others, and I can work with my peers and mentors to solve problems that arise during the showcase planning, demonstrating my ability to collaborate effectively in a group setting	I can effectively collaborate with my peers and community partners by actively participating in planning sessions, contributing creative ideas, and respectfully considering diverse perspectives to ensure our showcase is cohesive and interdisciplinary	I can effectively collaborate with peers, mentors, and community partners to design and execute a cohesive interdisciplinary showcase, actively contributing my ideas, listening to others, and integrating diverse perspectives to enhance the project
Reflection	Reflective Practice - Students will facilitate panel discussions and workshops, sharing insights and reflections on their learning experiences, demonstrating the ability to critically analyze and communicate the value of their educational journey.	I can actively participate in panel discussions and workshops by sharing specific insights and examples from my learning experiences, demonstrating how these experiences have shaped my understanding and skills	I can participate in panel discussions and workshops by sharing specific examples from my learning experiences, actively engaging with audience questions, and reflecting on how these experiences have contributed to my growth	I can confidently lead a panel discussion by sharing insights and reflections on my learning experiences, clearly communicating how these experiences have shaped my educational journey and contributed to my personal and academic growth	I can confidently lead panel discussions and workshops, where I articulate the impact of my learning journey by connecting my experiences with broader themes and insights I effectively engage my audience by encouraging meaningful dialogue and reflection, demonstrating a deep understanding of my educational growth and its relevance to real-world contexts

Learning Journey

Empathize

Students will engage with community partners, mentors, and peers to gather diverse insights on the needs and perspectives of all involved in the showcase, laying the foundation for their collaborative design process and ensuring the event resonates with its audience.

Days 1 - 3