The summer continuancy review for graphic design concentration
students will be held on Friday, August 1, 11:00am, in VAB 116.
Why?
All students in the graphic design concentration must pass the
review to register for required classes beyond Graphic Design II.
Who’s eligible?
You must be a currently-enrolled student or transfer, have
completed or given credit for all foundation courses and
required courses for ARTS 271 Graphic Design I, and
have completed or be currently enrolled in ARTS 370
Graphic Design II.
What do I submit?
10-12 examples of your best work. This must include 4-5 pieces
from foundation courses, and 4-5 from design classes. You are
encouraged to revise previous design class work. You may also
include 2-4 works from other studio courses and/or outside of
class (e.g. professionally-produced work). You may include 3D
work. Only digitally-oriented work (web sites, interactive)
should be submitted on disc (this is flexible).
How do I submit?
Deliver your work to VAB 116 by 11:00am on August 1 in a neat
and clean portfolio, case, or folder that allows easy access. Please
clearly label your portfolio with your name and include your
I.D. Number. Portfolios may be dropped off the day before the review.
Who reviews the work?
The full-time graphic design faculty.
Can I get advice on what to submit?
Yes, Kenneth FitzGerald will meet with you to go
over the work you’re considering for submission
and make recommendations.
How do I know if I passed?
Results will be posted and portfolios will be ready for pickup by
2:00p.m. the same day. Students passing the review will be cleared
to register before the end of the week.
What if I don’t pass?
You will be given a copy of a review form which will indicate the
reasons for the decision. You may also meet with design faculty
to discuss your status. Students may resubmit a portfolio at the
next review in the fall.
I have another question!
Contact Kenneth FitzGerald, kfitzger@odu.edu, VAB 112.
6 responses so far ↓
Brandon Blevins // July 19, 2008 at 3:49 am |
Kenneth,
I have two questions about the portfolio.
1. Is it OK if we take photos of bigger items and place them neatly in the portfolio? If yes, how big should the photos be?
2. Should we place a small info print next to the items within the portfolio? Such as; medium, day/month/year, focus of project, etc.
Just wondering. Thank you.
kennethfg // July 19, 2008 at 12:47 pm |
1. What is the item and exactly how big are we talking about? However, the real issue is how good a photographer your are. A poor photo of a good work is no help and the labor to produce a good photo ultimately not worth the effort, unless the work is amazing. If it is, you want us to experience it in person.
2. It’s not necessary. If we can’t figure those things out (we know the kind of projects other faculty have), something’s wrong with us or the work that a label won’t help.
alejandra santaolalla // July 19, 2008 at 5:13 pm |
hey kenneth!
i had a similar question as well.
My 3d objects are several plates that was done in ceramics class.
Would you recommend taking one good picture of the item or several different shots of the plates?
If so, would all the plates counts as one item or would they all be considered seperately?
kennethfg // July 19, 2008 at 5:22 pm |
Bring an actual plate or two. If you’re asking about how to count them as items, you probably are thinking of including too many. It’s a graphic design continuancy review, after all.
Sarah // July 28, 2008 at 11:26 pm |
Kenneth,
I know Brandon asked whether we should have a label listing the medium, day/month/year, focus of project and you said it was not necessary, but do you want a label on our work with our name and class the piece is from?
Kenneth FitzGerald // July 29, 2008 at 1:15 am |
Sarah,
No, your name is covered by identifying your portfolio and we know what projects are given in classes in the department.