Empathize
Students will explore and engage with a variety of artworks to deeply understand and articulate the needs and challenges of potential viewers, using insights gained to inform their own art piece and design of a viewing bench.
Days 1 - 5
Project Launch
Activity 30m
Reflective Discussion
Activity 30m
Art Selection
Activity 20m
Group Reflection
Activity 40m
Introduction to Artistic Techniques
Activity 20m
Conceptualization
Activity 40m
Peer Feedback Session
Activity 30m
Reflection Journals
Activity 30m
Art Viewing Expansion
Activity 20m
Group Sharing
Activity 40m
Define
Students will analyze their initial reflections and peer feedback to define compelling art themes and design criteria, forming the foundation for their unique art pieces and community prompts.
Days 6 - 13
Exploration of Artistic Intent
Activity 30m
Interpretive Analysis
Activity 30m
Peer Interpretation Discussions
Activity 30m
Refining Artistic Techniques
Activity 30m
Art Piece Development
Activity 40m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 20m
Extended Art Viewing
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 20m
Group Reflection
Activity 20m
Artistic Intent Revisited
Activity 20m
Collaborative Analysis
Activity 20m
Technique Exploration Workshop
Activity 20m
Art Piece Development
Activity 30m
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Activity 15m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 15m
Artistic Problem Solving
Activity 20m
Individual Work Session
Activity 25m
Reflection and Planning
Activity 15m
Focused Art Viewing
Activity 20m
Reflective Sharing
Activity 20m
Refinement Workshop
Activity 20m
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and sketch diverse concepts for their art pieces and benches, leveraging feedback from peers and community members to refine ideas that effectively engage viewers, fostering creativity and critical thinking as they prepare to prototype their designs.
Days 14 - 23
Ideation Session
Activity 20m
Collaborative Design Critique
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 20m
Artistic Intent Exploration
Activity 20m
Conceptualizing Viewer Prompts
Activity 20m
Peer Review of Prompts
Activity 20m
Integration of Feedback
Activity 20m
Designing Community Engagement
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 20m
Art Viewing Reflection
Activity 20m
Deep Dive Discussion
Activity 20m
Refinement Session
Activity 20m
Brainstorming Session
Activity 20m
Collaborative Critique
Activity 20m
Journaling and Planning
Activity 20m
Exploration of Artistic Intent
Activity 20m
Prompt Development
Activity 20m
Peer Review Session
Activity 20m
Integration of Feedback
Activity 20m
Community Engagement Planning
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 20m
Focused Art Viewing
Activity 20m
Group Reflection
Activity 20m
Ideation Workshop
Activity 20m
Artistic Intent Discussion
Activity 20m
Collaborative Critique
Activity 20m
Prompt Refinement
Activity 20m
Extended Viewing Session
Activity 20m
Peer Review of Prompts
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 20m
Prototype
Students will create and refine low-fidelity prototypes of their art pieces and benches, integrating peer and community feedback to prepare for the final exhibition and ensure their designs are captivating and functional.
Days 24 - 33
Prototype Development
Activity 30m
Community Engagement Strategy
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 10m
Prototype Refinement
Activity 30m
Prompt Finalization
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 10m
Extended Art Viewing
Activity 20m
Peer Sharing Session
Activity 20m
Feedback Integration
Activity 20m
Community Engagement Planning
Activity 30m
Art Piece and Prompt Review
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 10m
Prototype Completion
Activity 30m
Exhibition Setup Planning
Activity 20m
Reflective Discussion
Activity 10m
Art Piece Refinement
Activity 30m
Community Prompt Finalization
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 10m
Extended Art Viewing
Activity 20m
Peer Sharing Session
Activity 20m
Exhibition Planning
Activity 20m
Final Touches
Activity 30m
Exhibition Setup
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 10m
Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity 30m
Peer Feedback Session
Activity 20m
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity 10m
Prototype Refinement Session
Activity 30m
Prompt Enhancement Workshop
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 10m
Test
Students will present their art pieces and bench designs to peers and community members for feedback, then refine their work based on constructive critiques to prepare for the final exhibition.
Days 34 - 40
Exhibition Setup Planning
Activity 30m
Interactive Engagement Strategy
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 10m
Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity 30m
Feedback and Adjustment Session
Activity 20m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity 10m
Final Exhibition Preparations
Activity 30m
Team Roles and Responsibilities
Activity 20m
Group Reflection Discussion
Activity 10m
Final Exhibition Setup
Activity 30m
Guided Practice
Activity 20m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 10m
Exhibition Opening
Activity 30m
Interactive Engagement
Activity 20m
Reflection and Feedback
Activity 10m
Community Dialogue
Activity 20m
Exhibition Maintenance
Activity 30m
Reflective Journaling
Activity 10m
Exhibition Closure
Activity 20m
Group Reflection
Activity 30m
Final Reflection Journals
Activity 10m