Empathize
Empathize
Students will investigate and discuss Frida Kahlo's cultural background and artistic influences, articulating personal connections and cultural empathy through interactive engagements with a guest speaker from a Mexican cultural center.
Day 1
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideate
Ideate
Students will collaborate in small groups to brainstorm and sketch ideas for their autobiographical self-portraits, integrating Frida Kahlo's artistic influence and personal cultural elements, while engaging with insights from community partners and cultural center resources.
Day 2
Test
Test
Students will experiment with and refine their self-portrait sketches, incorporating feedback from peers to understand the impact of their artistic choices and engage in deeper learning about expressing identity and culture through visual storytelling.
Day 3
45 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Critique
Critique
Students will engage in structured peer critique sessions to provide and receive constructive feedback on their self-portraits, focusing on artistic elements and personal expression, enhancing their communication and critical thinking skills before final revisions.
Day 4
15 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Notice & Reflect
Notice & Reflect
Students will engage in a final reflection session, examining the insights gained through their artistic journey and how their creative decisions impacted their understanding of self-identity and cultural expression, while considering future artistic endeavors.
Day 5
45 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Empathize
Define
Self-Portrait Identity Map
Deliverable
Ideate
Concept Sketches & Matrix
Deliverable
Draft
Self-Portrait Prototyping Iterations
Deliverable
Test
Frida Portrait Showcase
Assessment
90m
Critique
Frida Portrait Showcase
Assessment
60m
Notice & Reflect
Frida Portrait Showcase
Assessment
90m
Identity Story Mapping
Deliverable
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
20
Day 1
Define
Self-Portrait Identity Map
21
Day 2
Ideate
Concept Sketches & Matrix
22
Day 3
Test
Self-Portrait Prototyping Iterations
Frida Portrait Showcase
23
Day 4
Critique
Frida Portrait Showcase
24
Day 5
Notice & Reflect
Frida Portrait Showcase
Identity Story Mapping