2.9.16. In-Class Project Reviews
Several class days will be devoted to in-class demonstration and critique,
including commentary from peers, instructors, and guest experts.
The review format will loosely follow the form of a ‘poster session.’ Half of
the groups will demonstrate their projects while the other half circulates to
comment, then the roles will switch. The group circulating will distribute
around the room so each demonstration can be performed repeatedly for a small
audience. The reviewing group will have an opportunity to ask questions and
make comments, but will also be required to submit written questions and
comments.
Each group presenting will need to prepare a brief explanation and be prepared
to deliver it with a demo multiple times. Successful presentation in such a
concise form depends on planning; students are expected to prepare and rehearse
their explanations.
The in-class presentation and critique of projects serves several purposes:
- provides a live performance or demonstration for evaluation
- demonstrates your ability to speak succintly about your ideas
- provides the primary opportunity for your peers to see and comment on your work
Please prepare for the critique as follows:
- Please be prepared to give a brief (typically 1 minute) verbal overview of
your idea and execution. Please rehearse this explanation ahead of time.
- Please be well-prepared to demonstrate or perform without delay. Please
rehearse your performance ahead of time.
- For the project artifacts and performance, the overall emphasis is on
proof-of-concept rather than fit and finish. Please be prepared to designate
what issues were deliberately set aside and which were explored to guide the
critique. But please be prepared to justify this choice in light of the
overall concept.
- In-class critique may still consider all features in relation to their
support of the concept, especially when guest instructors are present. When
this happens, please consider this an exploration of your idea that goes
beyond the graded evaluation.