Beastly Patisserie: Sweet Sculptures Unleashed!

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Activities	Project Launch and Film Screening - Begin with a 'Beauty and the Beast Movie Night' where students watch the film together. This sets the stage for identifying key themes and characters to inspire their dessert sculptures. (45 min) Brainstorming and Sketching Session - Facilitate an interactive session where students brainstorm and sketch initial ideas for their dessert sculptures, focusing on themes from the movie and elements of French patisserie. Encourage peer feedback. (41 min)	Introduction to Patisserie Techniques - Conduct a hands-on workshop to teach basic patisserie techniques such as piping, molding, and glazing. Students will practice these skills and consider how they can be applied to their designs. (50 min) Design Principles in Art - Explore principles of design such as balance, contrast, and emphasis through an interactive art class. Students will apply these concepts to enhance the narrative elements in their dessert sculptures. (36 min)	Design Refinement and Peer Review - Students refine their initial sketches based on feedback and integrate patisserie techniques learned. Implement a 'feedback wall' for continuous peer review and refinement of designs. (50 min) Narrative Development Workshop - Guide students in developing the story their dessert sculptures will tell, focusing on character journeys and themes from Beauty and the Beast. Encourage students to articulate their narratives clearly. (36 min)
Deliverables	1. Initial design sketches of dessert sculptures inspired by Beauty and the Beast themes and characters. 2. A list of identified themes and characters from the movie to incorporate into dessert designs. 3. Completed narrative dessert sculptures using patisserie techniques. 4. Reflective journal entries documenting creative processes and challenges. 5. Peer feedback notes on design sketches and progress. 6. A 'Sculpture Showcase' video segment narrating the story and inspiration behind each student's sculpture.
Preparation	1. Set up a movie screening area with a projector and comfortable seating for 'Beauty and the Beast Movie Night.' 2. Prepare brainstorming materials, including large sheets of paper, markers, and sticky notes for theme and character exploration. 3. Gather art supplies and patisserie tools such as sketching pencils, piping bags, molds, food coloring, and pastry ingredients. 4. Organize a gallery space for the gallery walk including tables and display boards. 5. Create a feedback wall with space for students to post comments and suggestions. 6. Set up the classroom with video equipment for recording the 'Sculpture Showcase' video.

Activities

Project Launch and Film Screening - Begin with a 'Beauty and the Beast Movie Night' where students watch the film together. This sets the stage for identifying key themes and characters to inspire their dessert sculptures. (45 min)

Brainstorming and Sketching Session - Facilitate an interactive session where students brainstorm and sketch initial ideas for their dessert sculptures, focusing on themes from the movie and elements of French patisserie. Encourage peer feedback. (41 min)

Introduction to Patisserie Techniques - Conduct a hands-on workshop to teach basic patisserie techniques such as piping, molding, and glazing. Students will practice these skills and consider how they can be applied to their designs. (50 min)

Design Principles in Art - Explore principles of design such as balance, contrast, and emphasis through an interactive art class. Students will apply these concepts to enhance the narrative elements in their dessert sculptures. (36 min)

Design Refinement and Peer Review - Students refine their initial sketches based on feedback and integrate patisserie techniques learned. Implement a 'feedback wall' for continuous peer review and refinement of designs. (50 min)

Narrative Development Workshop - Guide students in developing the story their dessert sculptures will tell, focusing on character journeys and themes from Beauty and the Beast. Encourage students to articulate their narratives clearly. (36 min)

Deliverables

1. Initial design sketches of dessert sculptures inspired by Beauty and the Beast themes and characters.
2. A list of identified themes and characters from the movie to incorporate into dessert designs.
3. Completed narrative dessert sculptures using patisserie techniques.
4. Reflective journal entries documenting creative processes and challenges.
5. Peer feedback notes on design sketches and progress.
6. A 'Sculpture Showcase' video segment narrating the story and inspiration behind each student's sculpture.

Preparation

1. Set up a movie screening area with a projector and comfortable seating for 'Beauty and the Beast Movie Night.'
2. Prepare brainstorming materials, including large sheets of paper, markers, and sticky notes for theme and character exploration.
3. Gather art supplies and patisserie tools such as sketching pencils, piping bags, molds, food coloring, and pastry ingredients.
4. Organize a gallery space for the gallery walk including tables and display boards.
5. Create a feedback wall with space for students to post comments and suggestions.
6. Set up the classroom with video equipment for recording the 'Sculpture Showcase' video.