Empathize
You will collaborate with local DJs and music historians to gather insights into the impact of cultural and historical influences on music genres, documenting your findings to develop a foundation for your DJ sets.
Days 1 - 3
Define
You will synthesize research on cultural and historical influences in music by creating an actionable problem statement that will guide the development of your DJ set and music timeline, using insights from community partners and peer feedback.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
You will brainstorm a wide range of innovative DJ set concepts by exploring diverse musical genres and technology with your partner, guided by insights from your kick-off session and community partner interactions, to identify unique ways to integrate cultural and historical influences into your work.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
You will craft and iteratively refine a prototype DJ set by combining diverse musical genres, drawing on historical and cultural contexts, while actively incorporating feedback from both peers and a local DJ, to prepare for a live performance and Interactive Music Timeline Expo presentation.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
You will present your interactive music timeline at the 'Interactive Music Timeline Expo', perform your live DJ set, and gather feedback from local DJs and community members to refine and validate your work for authentic cultural and historical integration.
Days 16 - 20