Deliverable
Concept Sketch Pack
Effective Communication
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reflection
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Lead a user-centered ideation session to gather listener input, capture empathy artifacts, and sketch concept ideas. Interview a peer or external listener to inform your thinking, then develop 4–6 concept sketches or storyboards showing how each genre blend could sound and feel in Ableton Live. Create a feasibility/impact matrix evaluating originality, technical feasibility, and listener appeal. Choose your top 3 concepts and write clear rationales linking them to user needs and project goals. Document how feedback will influence next steps in prototyping.
Plan day
Day 8
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Conduct interviews with peers and external listeners to understand their preferences and gather empathy artifacts. (60 min) |
| 2 | Engage in individual brainstorming session to generate initial genre-blending music concepts. (45 min) |
| 3 | Collaborate with your partner to develop and refine 4–6 concept sketches or storyboards that integrate feedback and insights. (60 min) |
| 4 | Create a feasibility/impact matrix for each concept, evaluating originality, technical feasibility, and listener appeal. (45 min) |
| 5 | Select your top 3 concepts, writing clear rationales linking them to user needs and project goals. (30 min) |
| 6 | Document feedback received and how it will influence the next steps in prototyping. (30 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare interview questions focusing on listener experience and preferences in music genres.
- Ensure all necessary materials are available, such as sketch paper, pencils, a laptop with Ableton Live, and access to music resources.
- Set up a space conducive to collaborative discussions and brainstorming.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to gather insights from interviews with peers and listeners, develop concept sketches or storyboards for genre-blending ideas, create a feasibility/impact matrix, and select your top concepts. You'll need paper, pencils, and access to Ableton Live. The goal is to capture ideas that are both technically feasible and appealing to listeners, addressing the role and merging of musical genres.