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Design Portfolio

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Purpose of this presentation Define portfolio Indicate portfolio content Explain portfolio uses Give examples of portfolio entries Show how instructors can use these

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What Is a Portfolio? Record of history Display of best works Organized collection of materials Collection of evidence to prove original work Tool used to help students master course content

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Portfolio Types Types of portfolios Project Course Combined For our purposes, we will focus on a course portfolio

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Why Use Portfolios? Uses of portfolio Record important events Show samples of best work Provide evidence that the design is an original Teach revision, professionalism, and evaluation

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Whats Inside a Portfolio? Design portfolio contains Technical graphics and photographs of project work Written documentation such as design brief, research, and statistical information Rubric by which work was graded Self-evaluation

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Portfolio Structure Design process can be used to arrange portfolio in a logical manner

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Protective front and back covers Spiral binding so that portfolio opens fully to lie flat Personal logo Contact information Physical Aspects of a Portfolio

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Contains Your picture Brief autobiography Content related to your goals Personal Information Page

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Design project introduction Design brief Explains the problem, the challenge, and the project constraints Project Title Page

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Research Examples of project research Key findings Information simple and clear Be brief

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Show ideation process or result of brainstorming Include several types Evidence of idea selection process Sketches

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Document idea development work All dimensions Information to justify materials selected Mathematical calculations Technical Drawings

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Assembly explanations Images of prototypes Modeling

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Statistical information to support solution Improvements or modifications Testing and Evaluation

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Rubrics Include rubrics May include self- assessment May include team assessment

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The Completed Portfolio Sources cited Stands alone Can be used in presentations