Dear all,
Mindful that this is the "PHD" design list, I'm seeking advice and
pointers on assessing the learning of undergraduate design students. I
will be supervising a design studio next academic year. I am looking for
alternative approaches to assessment. In my particular case, it is
limited to design studio assessment within an industrial design programme.
Currently, to make a judgement on student learning, I evaluate a
student's design project work individually or in a crit format.
Typically a design project is assessed in terms of:
a. Design process - where research, and exploration and refinement in 2D
and 3D is evaluated.
b. Design concept - where the final result is evaluated in terms of
innovation, feasibility, aesthetic values and contextual values.
c. Presentation - where ID presentation skills are evaluated, 2D
presentation, 3D model and technical drawings.
I'm considering an interview at the conclusion of the design studio
course to probe and evaluate student learning. Precisely how that will
take place? I don't know. I have the following tentative list of
potential realms for that evaluation process:
1. Process
* Application of professional design methods and processes
* Ability to reflect in practice
* Robustness in design process (to withstand setbacks, find suppliers
and information etc.)
* Confidence in using professional tools, learning ability,
self-teaching ability in using tools
2. Contextual
* Ability to contextualize practice in political, economic and social terms
* Critical approach to profession
* Identification with a global professional community
3. Personal
* Ability to learn autonomously
* Enjoyment and fulfilment in professional work
* Self-confidence in ability to practice profession
* Developing strategy for professional career trajectory
* Positive bullish outlook for career
4. Outcomes
* Design project evaluation, (something like a. b. c. above)
* Ability to articulate and justify decision making
Any thoughts or contributions welcome,
Alex Velasco
www.ieu.edu.tr
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