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
Meet Ocean Voices
Launch 60m
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
User Insight Pack
Deliverable
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
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
Project Work 60m
Define Problem for Ceramics
Deliverable
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
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
Project Work 60m
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
Project Work 60m
Concept Sketches & Matrix
Deliverable
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
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
Project Work 60m
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
Project Work 60m
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
Prototype Iteration Log
Deliverable
Testing Documentation Pack
Deliverable
User Feedback Report
Deliverable
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
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
Project Work 60m
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
Project Work 60m
Final Design Showcase
Assessment 2m