Project details:

Overall topic space: Environmentalism Sub topic space: You may choose to study any subsector within the overall topic space of environmentalism. This could mean that many people in class choose the same (or similar) sub topic space as yourself, or you could pick something very unique that few others would choose. As long as you can articulate how your sub topic space fits within the overall, you’re narrowing down this topic space correctly. For example, you could choose to study environmental relief efforts, conservation efforts, sustainability, climate change, solar energy, wind energy, etc. Due:

• On Canvas, under assignments for Project 4 • Tuesday, Dec 10 by 2pm

Value:

• 20 points (see rubric on page 1) Throughout this full project process, remember that the research is being done to support the concept portion. Making the 2 connect and flow together as supportive units is extremely important. The full project should read like a well written book once you’re done crafting it.

Week 1: Research and concept portions combined Research portion

During this phase, I am asking you to better understand the overall topic space of environmentalism as well as a target user group of your choosing. You are to research into both areas, read the research you’ve done fully, interpret the research, and resynthesize it in written format on 2 pages. Meaning you’ll be reiterating key points of your research to us (your reader) then showcasing insights you’ve discovered from doing the research which will help lead you into your concept portion. Format your research portion through the guidelines found at the start of this document. How you choose to exactly layout your work on the 2 pages is up to you. Design these intentionally to fit your content.

Concept portion Based off of the research you did (or from research you heard from a classmate), create one concept to solve a problem you identified through your research findings. Remind us (your reader) of how your research supported all of the choices you made for your concept. Again, this is called a design rationale. Give your concept a solid foundation to stand on so when questioned/critiqued, you can support your choices with sound reasoning.

Format your concept portion through guidelines found at the start of this document. How you choose to exactly layout your work on the 2 pages is up to you. Design these intentionally to fit your content. Do not forget to include the minimum of 3 self-sketched images of your concept. What you showcase in these drawings is up to you, but they must be informative and support your write up. You may hand draw your images with pencil/pen and paper, or you may create sketches using computer software. All images of your concept must be your own. You must inline cite your images anywhere you use them as well as cite each image in your attributions/Works Cited pages too.

Week 2: Small group presentations During the 2nd week (on Thursday), you’ll present your project (in its current standing) to a preselected group of your classmates in small groups. Your classmates will critique your project and give you helpful feedback. Please note, we’ll teach you how to conduct design critiques. From the small group presentations, classmates will be selected to present their final full projects to the entire class the following Tuesday.