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Project-Based Assessments: Evaluate students through individual and group design projects that apply core concepts and skills.
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Portfolio Evaluation: Regularly assess curated portfolios to gauge the quality, variety, and development of students' work.
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Design Critiques: Conduct in-class critiques to provide feedback on design projects, enhancing students' ability to articulate their design choices.
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Written Assignments: Use essays and research papers to assess understanding of design theory, history, and contextual issues.
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Exams and Quizzes: Administer assessments to test knowledge of design principles, terminology, and technical skills.
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Case Study Analysis: Require students to analyze case studies of successful projects, assessing critical thinking and application of knowledge.
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Peer Assessment: Facilitate peer evaluations to encourage collaborative critique and feedback skills.
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Presentations: Have students present their projects, evaluating their communication skills and ability to defend design decisions.
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Process Documentation: Assess students’ documentation of their design process, including research, ideation, and revisions.