How can time be seen and heard?-Projects-MOONSHOT ACADEMY

Driving Questions

How do you design a dial that features a novel and unique picture, yet shows the time in a clever and accurate way?
How can music enhance the atmosphere of your watch design and make it more unique and expressive?

Project Introduction

Disciplines/Subjects: Performing Arts / Visual Arts

Key Themes: Watch designs / Music Production

Performing arts teacher Leo Xu and visual arts teacher APM collaborated on a cross-disciplinary creative teaching project—“Time in Sight & Sound.” The two teachers guided learners in exploring the interconnected perception and imagination between visual and auditory arts. Centered around the theme of “Time,” the learners created many outstanding works.

Core Competency

Habits of mind:

Creativity & Innovation
Critical Thinking
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Observation & Perception

Cognitive skills:

Perception & Pattern Recognition
Temporal Awareness
Abstract Thinking
Symbolic & Metaphorical Thinking
Memory & Association

Content Knowledge:

Musical Structure
Emotional Expression in Music
Sound & Rhythm
Color Theory
Composition & Design
Symbolism in Art
Technology & Creative Tools

How can time be seen and heard?

Hejun Cai (apm) Hejun Cai (apm)

Leo Xu Leo Xu

Driving Questions

Project Introduction

Core Competency

Team Members2

Hejun Cai (apm)

Leo Xu

Deliverables1

How can time be seen and heard?

LET’S SHOOT FOR THE MOON