Deliverable
Storyboard Concepts Workshop
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In this 90-minute session, you work in small groups to brainstorm multiple storyboard concepts that blend model train layouts with eerie horror and supernatural twists. Create mood boards and thumbnail sketches for each idea. After a quick empathy check with a real audience member (peer or community partner), collect reactions and notes to inform iteration. Build a Feasibility/Impact matrix evaluating each concept on scope, resources, and emotional impact, and select your Top 3 concepts with written rationales explaining how they meet audience needs. Compile outputs into a concept dossier for feedback and prepare to revise based on user input.
Plan day
Day 8
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the workshop and essential question, explaining the goals and materials needed. (10 min) |
| 2 | Form small groups and discuss initial ideas using the model train layouts and horror elements as inspirations. Develop at least three different concepts. (40 min) |
| 3 | Create mood boards and thumbnail sketches for each concept. Each group assembles materials to visualize the atmosphere and storyboard designs. (50 min) |
| 4 | Conduct empathy checks with a peer or community partner to collect initial feedback on each group's concepts. Note reactions and gather insights for iteration. (30 min) |
| 5 | Build a Feasibility/Impact matrix for each concept, assessing scope, resources, and emotional impact to select the top three ideas. Write rationales explaining selections. (40 min) |
| 6 | Compile ideas into a concept dossier for collective feedback. Groups present their top concepts and receive suggestions for improvement. (40 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare the model train layout materials and horror-related props for brainstorming sessions. Ensure each group has access to visual and sketching supplies.
- Arrange for community partners or peers willing to participate in the empathy check process.
- Set up a space for presenting mood boards and thumbnail sketches with necessary audio-visual equipment for sharing concepts.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work with your team to brainstorm and develop storyboard concepts. Use model train layouts combined with horror elements to craft compelling narratives. Each group should create mood boards and thumbnail sketches for three different concepts. Check your ideas with peers or community partners to gather feedback. Evaluate each concept on feasibility and impact, and select your top three concepts with written justifications. Compile your work into a concept dossier for final feedback.