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Project Descriptions
Project descriptions are important to framing the perspective of the project and
to explaining your involvement to the user. Captions are sometimes sufficient,
possibly in the case of artwork or design, but in the case of technical projects,
a full description may be needed. Descriptions should be catered to important
aspects of an individuals discipline or field. For example, a salesperson might
describe a project success and roles as revenue generated or accounts
secured. While in the same portfolio project context, a musician might describe
a project in terms of collaborators or performance venue. There are some
possible constants that can be used as a foundation in beginning to describe
projects in a wide range of disciplines.
Carliner (2005, p. 71) describes several important items for commentary in a
showcase portfolio:
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Name of project
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Role played
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Major contributions to the project
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Issues to consider when reviewing this piece
I mostly agree with Carliner's suggestions on project description; however
there a few pieces of information that might be included:
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Chronology
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Tools and or techniques employed
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Media (for arts and entertainment portfolios)
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Publication or exhibition/performance date
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Collaborators or contributors
Keep in mind that you will develop your own template for project descriptions.
Think about the narrative around the project and write a succinct narrative that
gives only the most salient and persuasive points.
