Why interpret ideas through art forms?
Today is designed to kick off the creation phase but also give people one last gulp of get-to-it-ness. We'll begin with a group interpretation of habits, then define the needs of the group, and finally generate "Why do we interpret ideas through art forms?"
DO NOW/GATHERING: Paper Sculptures (15-20min)
- Each person in the room gets one piece of paper. It is best if all of the paper is exactly the same color, texture, and size. This is their only tool for this reflection.
- Think Time: How are my Habits of Work in Project Block? Strengths? Obstacles? Evidence?
- Each person should take at least three deliberate actions (tear, fold, wrinkle, etc) to the paper to represent their reflection on Habits of Work. They can only use their hands and the paper to do this. No pencils. No scissors. No glue. Just minds!
- Advanced groups should create a rapid artist statement on a post-it note, explaining the What? How? Why?
- Circle up! Share out one move and the reasoning behind it. Take opportunities to discuss opportunities and strategies for success. Identify next steps.
(If the interpretations are grim, take additional time to develop ways the group can hold each other accountable. Capture and display these with the sculptures.) - Display the paper sculptures in your work environment.
(Example: I might poke holes in the page, then tear fringes on one edge, and finally roll up the paper like a scroll. This would represent that there are still some aspects of the Habit of Work that I'm missing, that my evidence is incomplete or rough around the edges, and the rolling could signify that even though it's not perfect, it can still come together. My project is on track. I'm ready to start creating, but I need to be more diligent if I want to have a quality project.)
STUDIO: Choose your necessary adventure!
(Advisors, have each person declare their intentions for studio time. Then please make physical arrangements so that those working in similar modes are in proximity. Position yourself in a place where you can work with those who are behind and need the most direction.)
(Advisors, have each person declare their intentions for studio time. Then please make physical arrangements so that those working in similar modes are in proximity. Position yourself in a place where you can work with those who are behind and need the most direction.)
- I REQUESTED A BRIDGE PAPER DEADLINE EXTENSION, so I am using this last day of studio time during Project Block to follow through on my request and the plan that I shared with my advisor. I have already met with Addie. I just need time. I've got this.
- I AM BEHIND ON MY RESEARCH, so I am using this time to advocate for myself. I need to meet with my project advisor, so they can help me identify next steps with my writing and schedule a writing conference with Addie. At the very least, I will leave today with a detailed plan for what I need to do and when I plan to do it.
- I'M STARTING THE CREATION PHASE. I just finished my research paper, and I'm looking forward to feedback so I might revise. But...today...I'm ready to start thinking about creating by doing one or some of the following:
I'm still exploring, so I will be creating a LIBRARY OF PROFESSIONAL MODELS that inspire, interest, and challenge me. I'll be finding experts and collecting their work and what they have to say about using a google doc, Pinterest, or another web tool.
(Having like ten of these would be rad, five are required.)
Writing down the DETAILED VISION I currently have for my project, including the materials, timelines, collaborators, and exhibition style. Later this week, I'll share this with my advisor and others who are involved in my project and get their feedback.
- I HAVE A YEAR-LONG PROJECT, so I'm basically on a roll. I'm going to do a self-check to make sure I am on track with materials, timelines, and feedback sessions. Then I'm going to make sure that, without a doubt, my Advisor and I have a clear and useful way of communicating with each other about my progress. Then...more creating...
REFLECTION: Why do we interpret ideas through an art form anyway? (5min)
In the format of a generate, sort, connect, elaborate, each person should take five minutes at the end of the period to generate as many responses to this question as they can. One post-it for each idea. Before leaving, post-its should be collected in a common space...to be sorted tomorrow.
EXTENSION: Read What Is the Use of Art Anyway?
NOTE (from Addie): Please check your email for a shared document from me today. This document is the language arts rubric that will be used to grade your research paper. Please make a copy of this document, rename it by your first name Spring 2015 Research Rubric (example: Addie Spring 2015 Research Rubric) and save in your LA folder along with your research paper. Thanks!
NOTE (from Addie): Please check your email for a shared document from me today. This document is the language arts rubric that will be used to grade your research paper. Please make a copy of this document, rename it by your first name Spring 2015 Research Rubric (example: Addie Spring 2015 Research Rubric) and save in your LA folder along with your research paper. Thanks!
