Our class exam period on Tuesday, December 4 will be used as a Capstone I and II final meeting. The exam period officially begins at 2:00, but we will not start until 2:45 to allow Cassie to attend after her other class exam is completed.
BEFORE 2:45, all Capstone I (GD V) students are required to have all of their work for the entire semester spread out on tables in Room 318. Cassie, Mark and I will review the work and have conversations with each of you between 2:45 and 3:45. You work must be displayed so we can begin promptly at 2:45.
• All 3-D branding work is required to be photographed as a product shot in a professional manner using a continuous backdrop and studio lighting. These photographs will be printed out and included in your branding book. If you have not already attended, Mark will be holding a repeat of his Photography workshop on Friday, Nov. 30 at 1:00pm in Room 318.
4:00: Capstone II students will each have 20 minutes for a formal presentation of their work for their Senior Exit Show. All work is to be completed, printed, trimmed and prepared exactly as it is meant to be seen at the show. Do not mount the work yet as there may be changes required.
• All 3-D work is required to be photographed as a product shot in a professional manner using a continuous backdrop and studio lighting. These photographs will be printed out and mounted for the show. Mark will be holding a repeat of his Photography workshop on Friday, Nov. 30 at 1:00pm.
• You are required to turn in:
5 copies of your resume printed front and back on commercially available offset printing paper, text weight.
5 copies of your business card printed front and back on commercially available offset printing paper, cover weight.
5 copies of your business envelope #10 printed and assembled on commercially available offset printing paper, text weight. Craftsmanship of assembly will be carefully looked at.
Do not attempt to print on paper from Staples or Office Depot.
There will be three time slots: 4:00, 4:20, and 4:40.
• No excuses. Your work should be well-resolved, nicely printed, meticulously presented, and extensive. One should never make excuses of any kind during a presentation. It is unacceptable to cite technical/craft excuses. For example, it is unacceptable to say the following: The color in this print is off. I had printing issues. I forgot to bring extra resumés. I accidentally cropped this poster too much. Exercise time management skills. Make sure to print and prepare your work with time to spare to rectify technical/craft issues if necessary. It is also unacceptable to ask the audience to imagine designs. One cannot critique theoretical ramblings. For example, it is unacceptable to say the following: I was thinking of... I might redo... I haven’t resolved... I’m still researching.... If you think a design needs to be pushed a bit more or constructed in an alternate way, do it and present it. Put up or shut up.
• Practice. Practice your presentation at least five times before the real deal.
Set a timer, present to an audience of critical friends, make brief note cards if necessary, think about the progression of your work, order of presentation, etc. This is your chance to share your work with others, present it to the best of your ability. Nobody wants to listen to a stumbling/rambling presentation.
• Dress professionally. You want to present yourself as intelligent, creative, respectful, and employable. Flip-flops, t-shirts, jeans, etc. are all unacceptable. A full suit is going too far. Exercise discretion.
• Be professional. Conduct yourself in a polite, professional manner. Make eye contact, stand up straight, and mind your manners. Graciously and sincerely accept criticism. Ask questions if necessary. If you disagree, do not argue, merely initiate respectful questions to clarify. Never huff, roll your eyes, argue, get defensive, etc. Make sure your cell phone is off, pay respectful attention to all other presentations, etc.
• Be prepared. Bring a few extra resumés and signatures. Pack a bag with emergency tools and materials (e.g., tape, erasers, x-acto knife, etc.) for any last-minute mishaps. Bring extra pens and pencils for note-taking.
• Take notes. If you can, take notes. However, if possible, have a classmate or two take notes for you and then return the favor.
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