Artistic Artifact Reflection (LOWER CORE) (“Know, Do, Reflect”)

Complete the KDR graphic organizer below with comprehensive thoughts. Each section should consist of 1-2 detailed,
thorough paragraphs that showcase what you KNOW, what you can DO, and your REFLECTION on your project. The
boxes will grow as you type.

KNOW: One of the greatest academy projects that I have ever done was the
Explain the goal or objective of the
‘Gatsby Party’ for the first semester final of my Sophomore year. This
course, the artistic project/assignment,
and how it helped you meet that project allowed students to research famous people in the roaring 20s!
goal/objective After reading “The Great Gatsby” by Scott Fitzgerald, we learned about
● Discuss what you needed to “know” speakeasies, which is where a majority of scenes take place in the book.
in order to complete the artistic For this project, we were put into different groups in charge of tasks to
project/assignment effectively and
proficiently, as well as discussing
put together a speakeasy party for the ghosts of the roaring 20s.
what you LEARNED upon
completing it.
DO: For this project, I was put into the Hollywood group where we were in
● Discuss the process of what you charge of giving out an academy award and making a speech at the
actually did in order to complete
your artistic project/assignment and party. We also were in charge of making the Hollywood sign and taking
what you can do as a result – headshots for all the famous movie stars at the party. Thanks to this
o Think - because I know (this) I project, I got experience in not only leading a group but completely
can now do (this) staying in character for hours during the project. I was able to mimic
● Discuss new technologies used, new Helen Kane’s accent and copy her mannerisms. Helen Kane was the
subject matter encountered, new
skills learned or skills that were model for the iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop.
improved, etc. as you worked
through your project.
REFLECT: Reflect on the process of This project gave me experience as a leader of the Hollywood group. I
completing the project/assignment
was able to keep everyone on task and get everything in on time as the
(both steps taken and knowledge and
experience gained). facilitator of the group. The party itself was extremely immersive, and I
● What went well? Why? What could got to be in character and talk to Charlie Chaplin! As Helen Kane, I was
have gone better? How could you able to work hard on my accent and artistic abilities to get everything
have improved it? done and looking sharp like an actual movie poster!
● How have you demonstrated growth
in your knowledge and skills as a
student & in this artform as a result
of working through the
project/assignment?
● Describe why & how this particular
project/assignment was impactful
on your tenure as a student in the
Arts Academy?