The purpose of the Midpoint Check-In is for us to get to know you as you conclude your sophomore design studio. We invite you to tell us about yourself, reflect on your progress, share your ambitions, and seek support. Your department directors and faculty members will review your work and offer guidance based on the expectations of the upper-division design studios. The Midpoint is a University-wide milestone for all departments and the assessment results are used to improve curriculum as well as to meet accreditation requirements.

What it is:

1. Advising students on achieving their academic and career goals
2. Assessment of student progress towards achieving the ARH Program Learning Outcomes

What you need to do:

1. Read the Midpoint Rubric
2. Upload your ARH 255 Studio 4 Final Presentation  which will be used to assess your progress
3. Tell us about yourself using the Midpoint Check-In Self-Assessment prompts
4. Check on pre-requisites for ARH 315 Studio 5 and ARH 350 Studio 6

For a more detailed explanation of the Midpoint Review Assessments, please read the Midpoint Rubric.

Download Midpoint Rubric PDF : ARH Midpoint Rubric 2021-11-17

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Upload your Midpoint files before the last day of the semester. The “Midpoint Review: Portfolio Needed” prompt will appear on your dashboard on the 15th day of the semester. After the review commences, you will not be able to upload files.

Please upload the following:

1. ARH 255 Final Presentation Boards (include photos of physical models)
2. ARH 255 Course Archive
3. Self-Assessment
4. Pre-Requisite Check List

TEXT or VERBAL NARRATION

Provide a written text narrative, or create a narrated slideshow to share your reflections on your accomplishments using the Midpoint Rubric as a reference. Give a simple description of the problem and a clear, concise explanation of your solution for the project. Describe the main idea of the project and a summary of final review comments you received.

Please share accomplishments as well as struggles so that we can better support you. As this is a moment to reflect on your progress to date, you can also tell us about your interests in architecture and your goals for future semesters.

Midpoint Self-Assessment

Please respond to the following questions.

1. Tell us about yourself. List 5 adjectives or nouns to describe yourself.
2. How would your mentor or advocate describe you?
3. In which areas do you want to make improvements? What resources do you need to achieve your goals?
4. What or who influenced your decision to study architecture? What do you love about architecture?
5. What kinds of projects do you want to be involved with once you enter the profession? If you don’t know yet, please feel free to skip this question.
6. Estimate how many hours per week you have available to devote to course work. Please describe any external obligations such as work, family commitments, and other that compete for your time.

PRE-REQUISITE Check List

Please indicate your progress on the following pre-requisites.

ARH 315 Studio 5

ARH 350 Studio 6

Midpoint Rubric Preview