Design Portfolio
Design Portfolio Purpose of this presentation Define portfolio Indicate portfolio content Explain portfolio uses Give examples of portfolio entries Show how instructors can use these This presentation is intended to explain portfolios: what they are, why they should be used, and what to put in them.
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 A portfolio should not be confused with a journal or engineering notebook.
Portfolio Types Types of portfolios Project Course Combined For our purposes, we will focus on a course portfolio The project portfolio covers a single project, such as the puzzle cube in Introduction to Engineering Design or the marble sorter in Principles Of Engineering. The Course portfolio contains best work from any single class. A Combined portfolio would contain work from all of the PLTW classes taken by a student.
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 In education, portfolios can be used to show student growth. Students leaving high school and entering college can use portfolios as part of the entry process.
What’s 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 A portfolio is not a place to store notes and work; rather, it is a display of exemplary work, with evidence that the design process has been utilized. It is always changing, with updates made as needed.
Portfolio Structure Design process can be used to arrange portfolio in a logical manner
Physical Aspects of a Portfolio Protective front and back covers Spiral binding so that portfolio opens fully to lie flat Personal logo Contact information A spiral binding system is recommended, because it allows the user to add information gradually. It also allows the portfolio to open completely. 11” x 17” pages (B size sheets) can also utilize this type of system.
Personal Information Page Contains Your picture Brief autobiography Content related to your goals Because a portfolio is always changing, page numbers and table of contents should not be added until the end of the course.
Project Title Page Design project introduction Design brief Explains the problem, the challenge, and the project constraints The examples shown on the following slides are taken from the Puzzle Design Challenge from Introduction to Engineering Design.
Research Examples of project research Key findings Information simple and clear Be brief
Sketches Show ideation process or result of brainstorming Include several types Evidence of idea selection process
Technical Drawings Document idea development work All dimensions Information to justify materials selected Mathematical calculations
Modeling Assembly explanations Images of prototypes
Testing and Evaluation Statistical information to support solution Improvements or modifications
Rubrics Include rubrics May include self-assessment May include team assessment
The Completed Portfolio Sources cited Stands alone Can be used in presentations