Empathize
You will dive into the oceanic beauty of La Jolla, observing and recording your experiences and interactions with marine life in a detailed field journal to gain insights for your ceramic artistry project.
Days 1 - 3
Define
You will analyze your snorkeling observations and field journal entries to identify key insights about La Jolla's ocean biodiversity, collaborating with peers to formulate a concise problem statement that will guide your artistic exploration in ceramics.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
You will brainstorm a range of innovative design concepts inspired by La Jolla’s ocean life, collaborate with your peers to refine these ideas, and sketch preliminary ceramic designs that embody your artistic vision and ecological insights.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
You will collaborate with your peers and community partners to develop and create prototype ceramics inspired by your snorkeling observations, iterating your designs through peer feedback, preparing you for a compelling exhibition of your artwork and skills.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
You will showcase your ceramics and field journal while presenting your snorkeling experiences and insights into La Jolla's ocean biodiversity to an audience of peers, community members, and local experts, gathering feedback to refine your work and celebrating your learning journey.
Days 16 - 20