As we approach the end of this quarter, schedules can get a little crazy and tasks can often be neglected until the last minute, if not completely forgotten. Use this checklist as a way to mitigate this issue and keep yourself from forgetting a project.
New or updated project
This is the large project that you have been working on most of the quarter. This will be due as a part of your final portfolio presentation on the last week of school(11/13 or 11/15).
Design studio visit & presentation
You and your group must develop a presentation to the class discussing what you learned on your studio tour(s). You will conduct in-depth research on the agency including, history, client roster, work, employees, location, etc. You will contact the agency and arrange for a visit. Your group will visit the agency, meet with the appropriate staff and learn about their hiring processes, etc. Your group will present the trip to the class.
Thank you card
Send a handwritten thank you note to each person you met with at the agency. This should be sent out a few days after your visit.
Final digital portfolio
This will be your edited portfolio in PDF form. This should include a title page with your name and contact info, 8–12 portfolio pieces with a brief project description, and an abbreviated résumé. This should have a horizontal orientation. Example portfolios can be viewed here.
Design document
Like the digital portfolio, this will be a PDF that houses not only the work that you do in this class, but also your development as a designer and person in general. A more detailed explanation can be viewed here.
As we approach the end of this quarter, schedules can get a little crazy and tasks can often be neglected until the last minute, if not completely forgotten. Use this checklist as a way to mitigate this issue and keep yourself from forgetting a project.