Empathize
Students will embark on the 'Ancient Art Adventure' by rotating through interactive stations, where they immerse themselves in the lives of ancient artists, using basic tools and materials to recreate art techniques while considering the environmental and cultural factors that influenced ancient art, laying the foundation for choosing a culture to focus on and fostering empathy for historical contexts.
Day 1
Empathy Reflection Journal
Assessment
Define
Students will articulate their understanding of the key artistic techniques and cultural significance of ancient art by drafting a detailed plan for their project, reflecting on insights gained from the empathy phase, and preparing for the creative exploration in the next phase.
Day 2
Ancient Art Project Draft Plan
Assessment
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and sketch initial ideas for their chosen ancient art project, utilizing knowledge gained from research to conceptualize creative solutions that reflect cultural authenticity and prepare for the prototyping phase.
Day 3
15 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Ancient Art Sketch Share and Feedback
Deliverable 45m
Prototype
Students will create a low-fidelity prototype by crafting preliminary models of their chosen ancient art pieces, incorporating traditional materials and techniques explored in previous phases, to simulate how these artifacts were originally made and prepare for the final presentation.
Day 4
30 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Prototype Creation Workshop
Activity 60m
Test
Students will present their completed artworks and research findings at a 'Mystery Museum Night,' receiving feedback from peers and visitors to refine their narratives and understanding of the cultural significance of their projects.
Day 5
15 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Final Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m