Final Project Group Discussion 1 – Brainstorming

About Group Discussion 1

Group Discussion 1 is your first step in creating your personal online “museum,” which you will submit during Finals week.

In this Discussion assignment, you will explore examples of student projects (listed below), then begin thinking of possible themes for your own museum. You will then post a few ideas you have for possible themes, and provide feedback to the ideas posted by other members of your group. You don’t have to use the ideas you post here for the theme you eventually use, but this discussion will help you get started.

As your instructor, I will participate in this discussion to provide feedback and to help keep things moving. Please know that I’m not here to tell you what to think or do, but to encourage you and give you a voice. Remember, there is no right or wrong theme. Just be true to yourself, try your best to be original, and don’t be afraid to think out of the box.

This Discussion is worth 30 possible points. Please read the instructions and Grading Rubric before you begin.

Due Dates

Your initial Discussion post is due by Sunday, Apr. 12 at 11:59 p.m.
Your responses to posts by at least three different classmates are are due by Sunday, Apr. 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Helpful Tip!

Don’t wait until the last minute to review the student examples and submit your post. Brainstorming works better when everyone participates early on!

Instructions and Grading Criteria

Step One: Post in the Discussion

Your initial post is worth 15 possible points

You will be graded based on how clearly and thoroughly you address each of the items listed below. Try not to be long-winded, but also, don’t write a post that is only a few sentences in length. First, check out these examples:

Do any of the student examples stand out to you? List a few and explain why.
Do you have any ideas for possible themes for your personal online museum? List at least two ideas and explain your thinking. Write a short paragraph for each idea. Include an image or two to help us visualize the themes you are considering.

Additional Resources

To help get you thinking, you can explore a wide range topics, artists and styles at This is a fantastic site that will help you come up with ideas for your museum!

Type in some search terms, then find and list topics and works of art you find interesting and meaningful. Group these into categories that may suggest themes for the rooms within your museum. Be sure to explore works of art from different time periods and cultures.

For more information about artists and art movements, be sure to check out

Step Two: Respond to Three Classmates

Each response is worth 5 possible points (15 points total)

Next, review the posts of your classmates. Then, provide clear, thoughtful, and constructive feedback to the posts of at least three classmates. Provide them with insights that may help them expand, refine, or clarify their ideas.

Do their ideas make sense? Are they interesting and engaging? Which do you prefer? Explain why.
Is there something you don’t fully understand? Politely ask them to clarify for you.
Do you have any ideas or suggestions that may help your classmates?

Grading Rubric

You will be graded based on the overall quality of your post as well as your feedback and engagement with each member of your group.

Please review the Grading Rubric before you begin. You can view the Grading Rubric by clicking the three dots in the upper right of this page, then click “Show Rubric.” Here are more .

Please review the Grading Rubric before you begin. You can view the Grading Rubric by clicking the three dots in the upper right of this page, then click “Show Rubric.” Here are more .

Assignment Feedback

I care very much about the quality of work you submit and I will carefully read, evaluate, and provide feedback on your post within approximately one week after you submit responses to your classmates (usually sooner). As you can imagine, this takes time and I appreciate your patience while I assess your work.

Click this link for instructions on how to

Submission Resources

Be sure to write your initial post in the first “reply” box you see below.

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