Learning Journey
Discover
Students will dive into the world of commercial photography by exploring the essential elements of running a portrait business, meeting with a professional photographer, and reflecting on the personal and community impact of their upcoming project.
Days 1 - 4
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Examine
Students will conduct research on successful photography businesses, engage with a professional photographer to understand industry standards, and analyze customer feedback to refine their skills and strategies for capturing and delivering high-quality portraits.
Days 5 - 8
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Engineer
Students will design and construct a scalable portrait photography business model by collaboratively creating marketing materials, planning shooting schedules, and setting up photography sessions, ensuring a seamless transition to the next phase of executing the plan.
Days 9 - 12
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Do
Students will operate their portrait photography business by capturing and editing student portraits, delivering them for client approval, and collecting data on customer satisfaction to assess their business's impact and effectiveness.
Days 13 - 16
Deliverables
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Share
Students will present their completed portrait packages to a public audience, showcasing their photographic and entrepreneurial achievements, while reflecting on their personal growth and the impact of their work on the school community.
Days 17 - 20
Deliverables
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Discover
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Through an engaging and immersive launch, scholars experience a real-world challenge, connect it to their own lives, and reflect on why addressing it matters.
Days 1 - 4
Deliverables
No deliverables have been added to this phase yet.
Examine
Self Directed Learning
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Students will conduct research on commercial photography techniques, collaborate with a professional photographer to refine their skills, and analyze customer feedback to understand community needs and improve their portrait photography business plan.
Days 5 - 8
Deliverables
No deliverables have been added to this phase yet.
Engineer
Students will design and construct a comprehensive photography workflow system, including scheduling, shooting, editing, and delivering portrait packages, using entrepreneurial strategies and collaboration skills to address the challenge of operating a school-wide commercial photography business.
Days 9 - 12
Deliverables
No deliverables have been added to this phase yet.
Do
Students will operate their portrait photography business by capturing and editing high-quality portraits of school district students, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to customers, while collecting data on customer feedback and financial outcomes to assess the business's impact and success.
Days 13 - 16
Deliverables
No deliverables have been added to this phase yet.
Share
Students will present their completed portrait packages to a public audience, sharing insights into their entrepreneurial journey and reflecting on their personal growth and the impact of their work on the community, while engaging in dialogue to gather feedback and celebrate their achievements.
Days 17 - 20
Deliverables
No deliverables have been added to this phase yet.