Deliverable
Concept Ideation Pack
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Community Partners
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In a 90-minute collaborative session, your small group will conduct an empathy driven ideation sprint with at least one community partner. Create quantity over quality brainstorm documentation to surface diverse documentary approaches; produce 2 to 3 concept sketches or storyboards and a Feasibility/Impact Matrix that weighs each idea against constraints like gear, access, and time and potential audience impact. Identify your Top 3 concepts with clear rationales grounded in user insights. Present your artifacts to peers and the partner for feedback (user testing) and capture notes to guide future iterations.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Set up the collaborative session. Explain today's goals and outline the steps participants will take during the sprint. (15 min) |
| 2 | Brainstorm Session: Divide into small groups with at least one community partner in each group. Conduct an empathy-driven ideation sprint, generating a wide range of documentary approaches. Document brainstorm ideas visibly for reference. (45 min) |
| 3 | Concept Sketching: Each group selects their Top 3 ideas and creates 2-3 concept sketches or storyboards to visually represent these ideas. (40 min) |
| 4 | Feasibility/Impact Matrix: Groups weigh each concept against constraints like gear, access, time, and potential audience impact using a Feasibility/Impact Matrix. Identify Top 3 concepts based on analysis. (35 min) |
| 5 | Presentation Preparation: Prepare presentation materials and assign roles within the group for presenting concepts. (20 min) |
| 6 | Peer & Partner Feedback: Present concepts to peers and partners; engage in a feedback session to capture notes and guide future iterations. (50 min) |
| 7 | Wrap-up & Reflection: As a whole group, discuss key insights and plan next steps for refining concepts based on feedback received. Record feedback and insights for reference. (65 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Arrange for community partners from Bad Neighbor studio and rentals, Women in Cinema SD, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Lucas Williams to attend the session.
- Ensure all physical (whiteboards, markers) and digital resources (laptops, presentation software) are ready and accessible for the ideation session.
- Prepare a template for the Feasibility/Impact Matrix to guide groups in assessing their concepts effectively.
Student-facing instructions
In this activity, you will collaborate in small groups, including community partners, to conduct an empathy-driven ideation sprint. Brainstorm diverse documentary styles and techniques that capture personal high school experiences, focusing on relationships and personal growth. Develop concept sketches and use a Feasibility/Impact Matrix to analyze each idea's potential impact. Prepare a presentation and present your top concepts to peers and partners for feedback.