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Organize your strongest work
Assessment Strategies
One-on-One Reviews
Criteria
Selected samples reflect a diverse variety of work created during your time in the program
Presentation of work contains organized files
Presentation of work contains clearly articulated project outcomes
Selected work has a clear concept with the potential for a high level of finish to reflect industry standards
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Practice design communication
Assessment Strategies
Review/simulated interview with Design Faculty or Industry Professionals
Criteria
Schedule and document three reviews throughout the term using written feedback forms
Feedback forms with completed meeting notes are delivered on time as specified by the instructor
Meeting notes reflect on design strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvements on each piece
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Design a concept for the portfolio show
Assessment Strategies
Visual Presentation
Criteria
Presentation contains a clear idea statement and cohesive concept visuals
Visual concept is fresh, innovative and reflects thoughtful connection between concept, typography, color and key visuals
Concept is inclusive of all the skill sets demonstrated by the programs participating in the show event
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Work effectively in a design team
Assessment Strategies
Group Project
Criteria
Communicate and respond supportively with other students to expand upon the chosen show concept
Participate in team meetings based on production strengths
Communicate professionally with instructors and other teams to equally share division of tasks
Work cooperatively to support common goals
Complete own share of tasks necessary to complete a project
Empower team members by active listening and validating other's contributions
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Interpret feedback and refine existing work
Assessment Strategies
In-Progress Portfolio
Criteria
Progress of work reflects feedback given during reviews
Demonstrate growth and progress of the body of work per timeline specified by the instructor
In-progress portfolio includes a combination of existing work and new self-initiated projects
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Create your own self-branding
Assessment Strategies
Resume, Business Card
Criteria
Resume reflects past work experience, future professional goals and contains no typographic or grammatical errors
Business card contains student-designed logo to reflect personal aesthetic
Both elements work cohesively together as a single visual system
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Produce your professional portfolio
Assessment Strategies
Group Exhibition, Website Launch
Criteria
The final body of work consists of 8-10 completed projects (including two self-initiated projects)
3-5 samples of your strongest work are submitted on time for the Madison College Portfolio show website
Your professional website for your Portfolio is live before the show website launches
Participate in the final Portfolio Show exhibition, as specified by the instructor