The self-assessment should include, a critique of the work (formally and technically) and discuss the features and potential of the structure. It must be typed, make sense and use complete sentences. Indicate the book type and book number (e.g.: Linked Folio - 1) on your assessment sheet.
You may email me your assessments but make sure to put a slip of paper in your book with your name and type and number information.
Self Assessment Criteria Handout x- LINK -x
Self Assessment Sample Format x- PDF TXT -x
General Points to address in your Self-Assessment
- Does your book exceed minimum requirements? If so, how?
- Comment on the formal presentation of the book:
- How might this binding be designed if approached again?
- Comments on the function of the structure or features you find interesting.
- The suitability or unsuitability of the structure for different uses.
- Comments on the actions of the structure.
- How does this structure differ from commercial books or previous examples?
- Why you like or dislike the structure or aspects of the structure.
- Relationship of structure to content (if applicable) or potential for content.
Address additional issues specific to a given structure as covered in the project handouts.
Indicate the book type and book number (e.g.: Linked Folio - 1) on your assessment sheet.
Self Assessment Sample Format x- PDF TXT -x
General Points to address in your Self-Assessment
- Does your book exceed minimum requirements? If so, how?
- Comment on the formal presentation of the book:
- Aesthetics appropriate for use
- Cleanliness/paper handling
- Use of decoration/design
- Neatness of folding, gluing, etc...
- Sewing/joining of materials
- Overall appearance
- Application of technique
- Exploration of structural possibilities
- Use of tools
- Protection of text block
- Proper grain direction
- Binding/sewing tension
- Suitability and use of materials
- Usability/functionality
- How might this binding be designed if approached again?
- Comments on the function of the structure or features you find interesting.
- The suitability or unsuitability of the structure for different uses.
- Comments on the actions of the structure.
- How does this structure differ from commercial books or previous examples?
- Why you like or dislike the structure or aspects of the structure.
- Relationship of structure to content (if applicable) or potential for content.
Address additional issues specific to a given structure as covered in the project handouts.
Indicate the book type and book number (e.g.: Linked Folio - 1) on your assessment sheet.