Empathize
Students will explore the art and cultural significance of Indigenous charcoal drawings and engage with community partners to gain insights into the historical context, preparing them to ground their future creative expressions with empathy and understanding.
Day 1
Empathy Research Notes
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Define
Students will define their artistic vision and cultural understanding by articulating how charcoal art can honor indigenous histories and enhance their own creative expressions.
Day 1
Charcoal Vision POV
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Ideate
Students will engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ways to incorporate indigenous cultural elements in their charcoal artworks while consulting with community partners for authentic ideas.
Day 2
Indigenous Motif Concepts
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Draft
Students will draft sketches of their charcoal art pieces using traditional indigenous motifs and scenes from nature, outline cultural significance for each design, and plan exhibition presentation to finalize their portfolio for refining in subsequent phases.
Day 3
Charcoal Sketch Iterations
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Community Feedback Documentation
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Test
Students will conduct hands-on tests of their charcoal techniques to explore different artistic effects, gather peer feedback, and measure their engagement with cultural themes, ultimately refining their creative approach for improved impact in the exhibition.
Day 3
Charcoal Art Showcase
Assessment
Critique
Students will participate in structured peer critiques to exchange insights and constructive feedback, refining their charcoal art skills based on cultural motifs and techniques explored, while preparing for the upcoming exhibition.
Day 4
Charcoal Critique Exhibition
Assessment
Notice & Reflect
Students will share their completed charcoal art pieces with peers, engage in thoughtful reflection discussing learned insights and cultural connections, and anticipate how these experiences will inform future artistic endeavors during the exhibition.
Day 5
Community Charcoal Exhibition
Assessment