Senior Portfolio Contract

The OFFICIAL PORTFOLIO and GRADUATION CONTRACT AGREEMENT 2012

I, __________________________________________________________________ understand that I am undertaking an intensive encounter with my own creativity from January 2012 until May 2012. I will commit myself to the 16-week duration of this creative workshop. I understand that I must fulfill the course requirements of this class as mutually agreed upon by myself and my Instructor and sign at the bottom of this agreement.

(*A complete official list of projects to be completed will be attached to this contract which will detail all said work to be completed by student by the end of spring semester 2012at Georgia State University.)

All my work listed in the appendix of this contract must be completed in order to graduate in May 2012 without exception, unless I am be permitted an extension in order to complete this work, but understand that an extension does not guarantee my graduation in May 2012.

I further understand that this creative workshop course will raise a wide range of ethical and professional questions for me to deal with during the semester and I will not let my personal life (or personal drama) interfere with my academic goals prior to graduation.

I will keep my vision clear, simple and focused on what I expect not only from myself and other members of the class but also from what I expect from my professor, Stan Anderson.

I will meet all agreed upon deadlines and I will contribute to all class critiques and learn to better discuss my work without apology.

I will try to better understand the relationships between verbal communication and visual communication.

I will make sure that I check-in with my entire graphic design Instructors to review my portfolio prior to the final exit review in May.

I will try to learn what it takes to compete in my chosen profession as a graphic designer.

I will arrive to class on time and leave only after being dismissed and I will strive to share my graphic design experiences with undergraduates and those applying to the GrD program.

I will keep abreast of the contemporary design work being produced outside the classroom and view all art as a viable resource to my own art regardless of its manufacture or usage.

I will also learn how to edit my own work prior to my final portfolio review and understand that the work I will be showing at this final review is of my own choosing. The work should represent my time and experiences while at GSU while also exposing my desires in specific areas of design. 

I will own all my work prior to graduation. I understand professional and academic courtesy within the classroom.

I will support others during this workshop course, to allow and respect each student’s freedom of expression and will extend professional courtesy to those around me as I also expect the same in return.

I will commit myself to excellent self-care, adequate sleep, diet, exercise, laughter, concentration and ample time to replenish my creativity for the duration of this course prior to graduation.

I also guaranteed that all work within my portfolio, verbiage and visual, is my own and/or I have contracted this material for use legally and can prove such if questioned.

I understand that I will not be treated any differently from any other student with regards to grades, attendance and professional courtesy in the classroom.

Student Signature_________________________________________________________________________

Date__________________________________________________________________________________

Professor Signature________________________________________________________________________