Historically, the term “portfolio” refers to a portable object for carrying papers, artwork, maps, etc., and has since evolved to include both the object and its contents. For the IDEAS Portfolio requirement, the “portable object” is a website showcasing each students projects produced in their IDEAS courses. At a minimum, a Portfolio should feature the best work from at least three (3) IDEAS courses. These projects, presented through images and text, should include both completed and in-process work. The Portfolio itself is also a project, with its design and presentation serving as a personal statement about its author, their training, interests, and ambitions.
About IDEAS
The Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society (IDEAS) program students to think broadly, design responsibly, and respond critically to the complex social, technological, cultural, and environmental conditions surrounding them. Through a curriculum that brings together iterative creation, experimentation, and critique, IDEAS majors gain proficiency in making as a form of inquiry and research.
The Minor in Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society (IDEAS) prepares students to succeed at the intersection of design, the arts, and engineering in a liberal arts context. Students develop foundational knowledge in these areas by working in collaborative groups and individually on project-based assignments that emphasize making and doing as critical forms of knowledge. A minor in IDEAS requires seven credits and assembly of a portfolio encompassing work developed within IDEAS courses. Three core courses provide a foundation in the technical, aesthetic, and human dimensions of design and engineering. These courses are followed by a focus in one of many concentrations that span design and engineering disciplines.
My IDEAS Minor is concentrated in Performance Design, meaning I have the foundational and technical skills of designing products and machines, in addition to specialty knowledge in conceptualizing and designing costumes for theatrical productions.
Project Overview
The Joey Hopper
A mechanical device capable of hopping off the ground after a brief delay.
Communal Nourishment
An unconventional dinner plate made to challenge the norms of dining.
Magnetic Pockets
Easily attachable pockets which can be added to any article of clothing.
Into The Woods Costume Series
A costume design collection for each of the key characters from the musical Into the Woods, with an emphasis on The Wolf.
Elastic Exploration
A collection of various methods of manipulating elastic to create different objects as well as digital work accompanying them.
