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Assignment: Collaborative Sketchnote Ensemble
A three-stage design reflection that surfaces diverse visions of ideal visual-arts instruction—honouring multiple ways of knowing and valuing every voice.
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Solo Sketchnote (5 min):
On A4 paper, create a sketchnote visualizing your vision of an ideal lesson. Combine keywords, icons, and simple diagrams to convey your core criteria. Use any pens or markers available.
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Speed-Talk Tandem (4 min total):
Pair up. Each person has 2 minutes to present their sketchnote and explain one key insight or priority. Listen actively without interrupting, honouring each presenter’s unique perspective.
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Group Collage (15 min):
Form groups of three. Lay your three sketchnotes side by side and weave them into a single collage that integrates all your shared “quality criteria” for strong art/design teaching. Include printed portraits from Step 2 in the corners to acknowledge each voice.
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Gallery Share (15 min):
Each triad presents its collage for 5 minutes, highlighting how the combined insights offer a richer, more inclusive blueprint for creative learning environments.
Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Recognize that visual symbols and teaching ideals are shaped by cultural backgrounds and identities. Encourage freedom of expression; word, image, or color—and ensure every participant’s interpretation is valued. By weaving individual sketchnotes into a collective tapestry, we model an intersectional, decolonized approach to co-designing art education.