Who are we as a community of thinkers, innovators?
This week we launch into mini-projects and the beautiful chaos of collaborative project-management and interpreting ideas in creative disciplines. These projects serve as a common experience in the creative process and continued exploration of the theme "community" as a way of provoking and informing divergent thinking. I have already heard students say "I know what my project is." This is great, however please encourage them to remain open to revisions, redirections, and transformations. Project proposals will be due next week...not now.
MINI PROJECT "Community" & CREATIVE PROCESS
TUESDAY>>
Reconnect with the day-long project reflection as well as the ideas that emerged from ideation last week. We will establish expectations for quality research, then students can work independently or in teams to research different aspects of the group's focus or question. It will be essential to document resources and capture notes.WEDNESDAY>>
Advisors will prepare model projects in the discipline that intersects with the group's ideation, so far. The group will then envision the details and intentions of their "final product," articulating a clear plan. There will then be studio time to collaboratively create, assuring that each person has a role.THURSDAY>>
A reflection on progress, groups will look at the quality of their work (so far) as a way to identify next steps and plan for the exhibition. Consideration will be given to how the research is communicated to the audience through the project and exhibition.FRIDAY>>
Exhibitions of Learning will take place!
PLACES & PEOPLE
(Attendance Spreadsheet)
(Attendance Spreadsheet)
Engineering/Design/Math (Tim & Erin)
Music (Drew)
Visual Art (Stuart)
Drama (Mike)
Dance (Molly)
Creative Writing (Kimberly)
Science/Social Science (Timi & Dan)
Science/Social Science (Timi & Dan)
Beckah & Addie are floating!!
Becky & Erica may make guest appearances!!!
