Digital Portfolio Reflections

You are required to look back over the body of work you have created this semester and
reflect on the PBL process. You will need several photos (3-5) from each project; please
include brainstorming and experimentation, influences from history, science, art, and/or
English, and your final project. You will be creating a Weebly to make a digital portfolio-
post your link to your Weebly in your class notebook to be graded. We will create the
structure of your Weebly together in class and you are required to complete this on your
own time before Community Night; you will have several deadlines and checkpoints along
the way. Choose at least three prompts per project and each reflection should be three
paragraphs (paragraph: 3-5 sentences).

Projects:
 Truth, Lies, and In-between
 History of Medical Science
 Water, Water, Everywhere
 Outbreak

*This is something you will continue throughout the year!

1. I created an original project. “My ideas are original and creative developing a personal style with this
project.”
 -Did you think creatively?
 -Did you develop original ideas?
 How did you use your own unique ideas in your artwork?
 Did you use a source for inspiration, and then combine it with your own ideas to make it original? How?
Explain and describe in detail.
 Did your ideas happen by chance/accidentally or intentionally? Explain.

2. I developed art-making skills. “I tried a new art technique, working through challenges to become
successful at a new art skill.”
 learn techniques and processes
 explore media
 Did you learn new techniques or processes for this project? Explain and describe in detail.
 Did you gain skill with familiar materials? Explain and describe in detail.
 Did you discover you are talented in a new technique or process or not? Explain and describe in detail.

3. I solved problems. “I was self-directed in seeking out and attempting solutions and independently solved
problems that came my way.”
 try alternative solutions
 use mistakes as learning opportunities
 How did you respond to challenges that occurred as you worked? Explain and describe in detail.
 Did your work take an unexpected turn due to a mistake or did something happen that was unplanned?
Explain and describe in detail.
 What did you learn today through your art experiences? Explain and describe in detail.
4. I communicated through my work. “I expressed personal content/messages through my project to create
a personal connection to viewers.”
- self-expression
- include personal interests
- examine important issues
 What is your project intended to say? Explain and describe in detail.
 What issues are you examining through your project? Explain and describe in detail.
 How is this project about who you are or what you like? Explain and describe in detail.

5. I observed, “I focused carefully to my surroundings and was inspired by my environment.”

 observed surrounding environment for inspiration
 observed subject matters closely to capture details
 How did closely observing your surrounding environment influence your work?
 How were you able to capture likeness to subject matter?
 Why was close observation important for the success of your creative experience?

6. I reflected. “I independently analyzed my project periodically and applied adjustments when needed.”
 analyze work and process
 When did you step back and analyze your work during this project? Explain and describe in detail.
 How did reflecting on your work help you in your creative process? Explain and describe in detail.
 What did you discover about yourself and your project during the reflection? Explain and describe in detail.

7. I took risks. “I embraced challenges and took risks to take my project to the next level. Thinking outside the
box.”
 try new things
 experiment
 Did you try something that you were not sure about in your project? Explain and describe in detail.
 When trying something new, how did it work out for you? Challenges and Successes.
 Did you pick a material or technique that was new or different over something that was familiar? Explain and
describe in detail.

8. I collaborated in our community. “I actively collaborated with classmates and took on leadership roles
during the creative process.”
 share ideas and knowledge
 teach
 help
 Did you ask another student for feedback during your work process? Explain and describe in detail.
 Did someone help you understand important information or inspire you? Explain and describe in detail.
 Did you help others with their creative experiences during this project? Explain and describe in detail.
 Digital Portfolio RUBRIC
Each project will be graded and added together for your final grade
10-9 8-7 6-5 4-1
Exceeds Meets Progressing Emerging
Description Aspects of projects • Most aspects of projects • Some aspects of projects
explained explained explained • Minimal thought
• Thorough clear • Explanation using the • Explanation using some • Major aspects of project
explanations and vocabulary of your vocabulary of your chosen are missing
vocabulary of your chosen art form art form • Techniques, processes
chosen art form • Most techniques, • Some techniques, and materials are missing
• Techniques, materials materials and processes materials or processes are
and processes carefully explained missing
explained

Reflection • Intent is thorough and • Beyond the obvious • Intent is present, but • Minimal thought
clear • Intent is clear vague • Intent is missing
• Thorough • Sufficient explanation
explanations using the using the vocabulary of
vocabulary of your your chosen art form
chosen art form

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