Daniel Dehaan

Lecture - Week 09

Lecture - Week 09: Final Project Introduction & Progress Review

Overview

Welcome back from Spring Break! We’re at the midpoint of the semester—a natural time to assess progress and look ahead. Today we introduce the Final Project (Evidence Portfolio) and conduct a mid-semester check-in on your habits and learning.

Topics

Mid-Semester Reflection

  • Where are you compared to Week 1?
  • How have your habits been going?
  • What’s working? What needs adjustment?
  • The power of honest self-assessment

Habit Check-In

  • Review your habit documentation
  • Identify patterns (when do you succeed? when do you struggle?)
  • Make adjustments if needed
  • Recommit for the second half

Final Project: Evidence Portfolio

  • Overview of the Final Project
  • 00.05-Final-Project-Guide detailed walkthrough
  • Timeline and milestones
  • How your habits connect to the portfolio

Portfolio Components

  • Written reflection (500-750 words)
  • Before/after evidence for each habit
  • Process documentation from throughout the semester
  • Final demonstration (video or presentation)

Gathering Evidence

  • What counts as evidence?
  • Looking back at your early work
  • Documentation strategies going forward
  • Quality vs. quantity

Second Half Preview

  • Upcoming topics: Sampling, Performance, Mastering, Artist Study
  • How these connect to the imitation framework
  • Building toward the portfolio

In-Class Activities

  1. Progress Assessment (20 min)

    • Individual reflection writing
    • Where are you vs. where you expected to be?
    • What’s the most important thing you’ve learned?

  2. Habit Troubleshooting (20 min)

    • Small group discussion
    • Share challenges and solutions
    • Adjust habits if needed

  3. Portfolio Planning (20 min)

    • Review your documentation so far
    • Identify gaps in your evidence
    • Create a plan for the remaining weeks

Resources

Connection to Wednesday

Studio Session (Solo): Dedicated time for habit practice and portfolio planning. Begin gathering and organizing your evidence.

Assignment Preview

Assignment - Mid-Semester Check-In

  • Written reflection on habit progress (300+ words)
  • Document any habit adjustments
  • Portfolio planning notes: what evidence do you have? what do you need?
  • Include habit check-in