Graphic Design Course

Evaluation
Determining whether a design is visually satisfying has much to do with subjective preferences. Evaluation of a design as a valid solution to a particular problem, however, might be objective. The following is a list of questions that could help to establish a set of criteria:

Has the design met the deadline?
Does the design incorporate all given specifications?
Does the design contain all necessary information?
Did the student understand the problem and reach the goal?
Did the student provide a unique solution to the problem -- significantly original, and violating no copyright regulations?
Has the design reached a high standard of visual accomplishment? Does it show a level of sophistication approaching that of a contemporary graphic designer -- well crafted, communicating well, and interesting?
Is there room for further improvement? Can the student tell what that is?

The above criteria are arranged somewhat in a descending order of importance. All the questions reflect the discipline of the design profession and demand positive answers, although there are different levels of achievement in each case.

Indicators of Achievement

Students use specified elements and principles of art in each graphic experience.

Students recognize and identify the elements and principles of art in each design, particularly those specified in each assignment.

Students use appropriate techniques specific to each design experience. Students use processes appropriate to each design experience.

Students demonstrate a progression in each experience that moves from experimentation to execution with confidence.