Students will examine how ofrenda objects and Spanish texts communicate identity and remembrance, practice foundational introduction language, and identify questions and assumptions that will guide later research and audience-centered design.

Students will investigate culturally respectful ofrenda practices, research an honored person’s life and legacy, learn from a community perspective, and apply Spanish language skills to research-based practice materials. They will check assumptions, organize evidence, exchange feedback with two peers, revise their work, and complete a graded research-and-empathy milestone before beginning design concepts.

Students will synthesize research and community perspectives into an audience-centered design brief, generate distinct visual and Spanish-language concepts, and select a direction using evidence-based criteria. They will create, critique, and revise low-fidelity ofrenda arrangements, introduction cards, legacy labels, and oral presentation openings before completing a competency-gated prototype review.

Students will test their ofrenda prototypes, Spanish texts, and oral presentations with peers and community users; complete multiple evidence-based revisions; and demonstrate readiness for the Raíces y Recuerdos showcase through a portfolio conference.

Students will present their curated ofrendas and Spanish oral presentations to an authentic audience, demonstrate responsible exhibition leadership, and use peer and guest responses to evaluate audience understanding. They will then complete a portfolio-based reflection documenting their language growth, curatorial decisions, collaboration, and feedback-driven design process.