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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS as of November 2015 Program Number

Program Name CE Administrator Page

Social Science & Business Technology Sector – Leanne Bennett (Dean)

300.A0 Social Science Program Coordinator (Vivien Watson) 2

388.A0 Social Service Program Coordinator (Rosemary Barrett) 3

391.A0 CRLT Program Coordinator (David Nagels) 4

410.B0 Accounting and Management Technology Program Coordinator (Rosario LoRaso) 4

410.D0 Business Management - Marketing Program Coordinator (Rosario LoRaso) 4

420.A0 Computer Science Technology Program Coordinator (Ken Fogel) 4

700.B0 Liberal Arts Program Coordinator (Beverly Sing) 5

Science, Medical Studies & Engineering - Ray Bourgeois (Dean)

140.B0 Biomedical Laboratory Technology Program Coordinator (Karen Gabriele) 6

142.A0 Diagnostic Imaging Program Coordinator (T. Montiel & M. Hoskins) 8

142.C0 Radiation Oncology Program Coordinator (J. Napias-Pfeiffer) 9

144.AO Physical Rehabilitation Program Coordinator (Mylène Saucier) 9

180.A0 Nursing Program Coordinator (Fiona Hanley) 11

200.P2 H2 E2 Science (Pure &Applied/Health/Environmental ) CE Coordinator (Wendy Willis) 13

210.AB Laboratory Technology / Analytical Chemistry Program Coordinator (Silja Makinen) 15

221.B0 Civil Engineering Technology Program Coordinator (Michael Dellar) 15

241.A0 Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator (Shoukry Aboulehaf) 15

243.B0 & B3 Electronic Engineering Technology Program Coordinator (B. Lorkovic) 16

Creative and Applied Arts - Andrea Cole (Dean)

500.A1 Arts, Literature & Communication & CALL CE Coordinator (Wendy Willis) 17

510.A0 Visual Arts Program Coordinator (David Hall) 18

561.C0 Professional Theatre Program Coordinator (Barbara Kelly) 20

570.02 Illustration and Design Program Coordinator (Chantal Chapson) 22

570.A0 Graphic Design Program Coordinator (Luc Parent) 24

570.C0 Industrial Design Program Coordinator (David Weeks) 24

570.E0 Interior Design Program Coordinator (L. Shapiro & K. Holfeld) 26

570.F0 Photography Program Coordinator (Laurel Breidon) 28

574.B0 3D Animation and CGI Program Coordinator (Charles Le Guen) 29

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Social Science and Business Technology

Program 300.A0 - Social Science

In social science, the CE is attached to the Integrative Seminar course (300-308-DW or 300-303-DW).

In the Integrative Seminar, the students must write an essay integrating 2 (300-303-DW) or 3 (300-308-DW)

different social science disciplines. The work is divided into many steps and the final step, the final draft of the

essay, is the CE. A French component will assess student comprehension in French

To pass this course (IS), three components must be met:

1. Students must attain a total grade of 60% for the course. 2. Students must complete the oral component. 3. Students must receive a grade of at least 60% on the final paper (Comprehensive Examination).

If one of the two last conditions is not met, the maximum grade the student will receive 50% for the course.

Comprehensive

Examination Pass or Fail and/or % of

written

comp.

The comprehensive Examination (which is the final paper) must

meet these criteria:

• Required length: 2500 to 4000 words (2000 to 3000 for IS 300-

303-DW)

• Number of required sources: min of 9 to a max of 16 (6 to 12

for 300-303-DW)

• At least 8 of these sources must be scholarly (5 for 300-303-

DWIS3)

• A minimum of 2 scholarly sources must be used per

discipline/aspect (same for IS3)

• A maximum of 12 scholarly sources may be required (10 for

300-303-DWIS3).

• The economics department has noted the difficulty of finding

appropriate scholarly economics articles, therefore, for this

discipline, credible economic sources or texts can be substituted

(i.e. textbook, popular economic journals, etc.).

• Citations (proper format such as MLA or APA)

• Bibliography/work cited (proper format such as MLA or APA)

If a student fails IS, he also fails the CE and vice versa. To redo the CE, he must redo the IS.

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Program 388.A0 - Social Service

The basis for the Comprehensive Examination is the final fieldwork course where students have the

opportunity to apply their abilities and demonstrate their competencies in each of the four major competency

clusters:

Knowledge of Society and Social Structures

Knowledge of Human Needs in Different Contexts

Development of Professional Social Service Values, Attitudes and Behaviour

Development of Intervention Skills

Additionally, fieldwork requirements at this level are such that students must demonstrate, among others,

literacy skills in completing agency written work, skills in communicating in both English and French, and

skills in maintaining physical and emotional equilibrium in stressful situations. Competencies are developed

throughout the three years of the program and reflect both the Specific Education and General Education

objectives.

Evaluation of the Comprehensive Examination

The Comprehensive Examination will consist of five sections:

1. The Fieldwork Evaluation Form

2. A written synthesis of practice, relating intervention to learning drawn from each year in the

program. The synthesis will include a knowledge component, a component dealing with

professional values, attitudes, ethics, and a component addressing professional development.

3. A verbal presentation of the synthesis

4. A test of professional letter writing

5. Completion of the Block B French course requirement of a written and oral program specific

project assignment

Passing the Comprehensive Examination signifies that the student is able to integrate the competencies of the

program. The achievement of the competencies demonstrates their readiness to practice at an entry level as a

social service worker.

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Program 391.A0 - CRLT

The Comprehensive Examination will consist of three sections:

1. An Internship Evaluation Form from the Internship course passed and signed by the student and the on-

site and faculty supervisor.

2. An oral and written synthesis of their Internship experience focusing on their application of

knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours acquired during the three-year program. This will be

evaluated by the student’s faculty supervisor.

3. Completion of the program-specific written and oral requirements of the Block B French course.

Program 410.B0 - Accounting and Management Technology

The CE grading is based on an evaluation of the student's performance in their Stage course. Our Accounting

Stage course is 410-692-DW-01.

To be granted a “pass” for their CE, students must obtain a final grade of at least 60% in this course and pass

the stage supervisor’s evaluation with a 60% or more.

Program 410.D0 - Business Management

The CE grading is based on an evaluation of the student's performance in their Stage course. Our Marketing

Stage is 410-699-DW-01.

To be granted a “pass” for their CE, students must obtain a final grade of at least 60% in this course and pass

the stage supervisor’s evaluation with a 60% or more.

Program 420.A0 -Computer Science Technology

The Comprehensive Examination is designed to allow the student to demonstrate his or her preparedness to

function at an entry level in the profession. The student will demonstrate the attainment of Specific Education

competencies and the integration of the General Education competencies as described in the Exit Profile.

The components of the Comprehensive Examination that take place within the context of the Internship course

are:

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An assessment by the employer, this assessment to include technical and professional, ethical, analytical,

communication skills, and lifestyle and health issues pertaining to the work place.

The submission by the student of a final report that will be evaluated by the internship coordinator,

addressing the issues enumerated above.

An additional component of the Comprehensive Examination is:

The successful completion of a project related to the student’s field of study, carried out in the Block‐B

French course

A grade of pass or fail will be assigned for the comprehensive examination.

Students who fail the Comprehensive Examination can request a Grade Review.

Program 700.B0 -Liberal Arts

The Comprehensive Examination, done by students under the supervision of one or more teachers in the

program, allows students to demonstrate the capacity for synthesis: that is, to focus and employ the abilities

and the knowledge acquired in the program. It is located in the final; fourth term Humanities course, Moral

Issues in Law (345-BXH-DW). It is a large scale research project, or a series of smaller, related projects. The

Comprehensive Examination pursues one or more of the main themes or problems of the course, involves

many of the themes or disciplinary areas of the program, and draws upon the range of knowledge and abilities

acquired in the disciplines and courses of the program.

The Comprehensive Examination stands apart from the normal requirements of the course, such as tests and

assignments, and is evaluated in its own right. Components of the Comprehensive Examination which are

connected to or reflect important parts of the course may contribute to the evaluation of students in the course.

The project is supervised and graded by the teacher of the Humanities course Moral Issues in Law (345-BXH-

DW) and by other teachers as the nature of the student's project may suggest.

The Comprehensive Examination and the Integrative Seminar in the design of the Liberal Arts program, the

fourth term, is meant to have an integrative character. In this spirit, the students may bring to bear their

research for the Comprehensive Examination (and any other academic aspect of the program) upon their

presentations in the Integrative Seminar of the fourth term. By this means the Integrative Seminar fulfills in

part its function of integration: it provides a forum for the disciplined discussion and elaboration of issues

touching the two other courses of the fourth term (English and Humanities), and arising from the program

curriculum as a whole. The basis of Examination in the Seminar is its own assignments and presentations, oral

and written.

Additional information:

Grades for the Comprehensive Examination (pass/fail) are submitted to the College by the Program

Coordinator.

If a student fails the Comprehensive Examination, he/she first contacts the instructor of the fourth term

Humanities course, Moral Issues in Law (345-BXH-DW) since that is where the research project that makes

up the CE is located (see detailed description above). If the issue cannot be resolved by the course instructor,

the program coordinator is consulted regarding further action.

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Science, Medical Studies & Engineering

Program 140.B0 - Biomedical Laboratory Technology

The Comprehensive Examination of students in the Biomedical Laboratory Technology program will be

completed during their final year of studies. The intent of this Examination is to evaluate whether a potential

program graduate has acquired the necessary professional skills, knowledge, attitudes and judgment deemed

necessary for entry into the workplace in the biomedical field. The ability of the student to demonstrate

professional behavior in terms of effective communication, ethical conduct, and an awareness of well-being is

also a part of this Examination.

The Comprehensive Examination will consist of the following components:

1. The results of the internship evaluations completed during the twenty-six week clinical stage. These

evaluations assess the ability of the student to perform in the workplace and are based on both

technical capability and professional conduct. Students must demonstrate the skills and abilities listed

below, by completing the objectives in the Clinical Internship Log Books:

Technical competence in each of the major disciplines of medical laboratory practice;

Sufficient skill procuring blood specimens;

Ability to interpret and correlate laboratory results with other findings and clinical conditions and

initiate appropriate follow up testing;

Ability to respond appropriately to quality control results;

Ability to respond appropriately to equipment malfunction and/or procedural problems and initiate

corrective action;

Application of safe work practices;

Effective communication, both in French and in English, with hospital staff and patients;

Appropriate professional conduct, including:

o Collaboration / interaction with hospital staff;

o Respect of patient confidentiality;

o Respect of established protocols.

Students must also complete the objectives in the Global Logbook on critical thinking, applied

investigation and resource management skills.

The objectives of the Clinical Internship Logbooks and the Global Logbook are evaluated by hospital

clinical instructors and Dawson clinical coordinators.

2. Students must submit a written reflection about their internship experience.

3. Students must pass a written examination, which will be multidisciplinary and will test primarily the

situational-analysis and problem-solving skills of the student. This examination will take place during

the week prior to the national professional certification examinations.

4. As part of their professional responsibilities to promote the profession and Program, students must

participate in at least one promotional activity (e.g., Open House) during their three years of study.

This participation could be attending the event as a volunteer or preparing a demonstration/poster for

public information.

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Students will be given the opportunity to redo any component of the Comprehensive Examination that they

have failed, except in the case of a failure of a clinical internship. The Academic Standing and Advancement

Policy (page 15) will be invoked in the case of a failure of a clinical internship.

Approved August 2010

The Comprehensive Examination consists of four components:

1. Stage evaluation results

All stages must be successfully completed. The following components from the stage are evaluated for

the Comprehensive Examination:

Technical competence in each of the major disciplines of medical laboratory practice;

Sufficient skill procuring blood specimens;

Ability to interpret and correlate laboratory results with other findings and clinical conditions

and initiate appropriate follow up testing;

Ability to respond appropriately to quality control results;

Ability to respond appropriately to equipment malfunction and/or procedural problems and

initiate corrective action;

Application of safe work practices;

Effective communication, both in French and in English, with hospital staff and patients;

Appropriate professional conduct, including:

o Collaboration / interaction with hospital staff;

o Respect of patient confidentiality;

o Respect of established protocols.

Students must also complete the objectives in the Global Logbook on critical thinking, applied

investigation and resource management skills.

The completed log books are used to assess this component of the Comprehensive Examination.

Therefore, all log books must be handed in to the Dawson teachers by Friday, May 20, 2011.

2. Written reflection

Attached is a list of questions to answer in written form (no more than 1 paragraph for each question; 1

to 2 pages in total).

The written reflection must be submitted to Karen (either printed form or electronically) by Friday,

May 27, 2011.

3. Written examination

The written examination is 90 minutes in length, and consists of multiple choice, matching, and short-

answer questions, as well as short essay questions. Questions have been submitted by all teachers in the

department, and reflect all disciplines within the program, including the general education component.

The exam will take place during the week of May 23rd

(possibly Thursday). A schedule of activities

for the week of May 23rd

, including review sessions for each discipline and the comprehensive

Examination exam, will be distributed later.

4. Promotional activities

As part of their professional responsibilities to promote the profession and Program, students must

participate in at least one promotional activity (e.g., Open House) during their three years of study.

This participation could be attending the event as a volunteer or preparing a demonstration/poster for

public information.

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Grading

The grade for all three components of the Comprehensive Examination is pass/fail.

Students will be given the opportunity to redo any component of the Comprehensive Examination that they

have failed, except in the case of a failure of a clinical internship. The Academic Standing and Advancement

Policy will be invoked in the case of a failure of a clinical internship (please see the Program Manual).

Program 142.A0 - Diagnostic Imaging

The Program Coordinator is responsible for submitting the grades for the CE. The compilation of the CE

grades and rescheduling of rewrites for unsuccessful students is done by the Clinical Coordinator.

Diagnostic Imaging students will have to successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination in their

professional discipline, in order to qualify for the DEC, and be eligible to write the “ordre des technologues en

imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec” (OTIMROEPMQ)

qualifying examination.

The CE examination will be given close to the completion of the three-year program, and is structured as

follows:

Format

1. Written Component: 50%

Final Exam containing100-150 multiple choice questions based on 10-15 case studies. Most likely date

is in mid-May (One half day). Mock of the OTIMROEPMQ qualifying exam. (40%)

Written assignment(s) which demonstrate(s) the ability to present information clearly and concisely

(for example, the student could be asked to write about a clinical incident). (10%)

2. Clinical Component: 30%

A practical examination conducted by the Clinical Instructor and/or Clinical Coordinator

3. Oral Examination: (involves the Radiological Community) 20%

Most likely date: end of April to early May

This examination will be conducted by: Chief Technologists, Radiologists and/or Senior Technologists

This section may include a French component.

Evaluation

A minimum mark of 60% is required in each of the three components - written, clinical and oral.

Only one rewrite will be permitted per component(s) in the event of failure.

Rewrites should take place before the deadline for final grades submission.

If the candidate is unsuccessful in the rewrite(s), he/she will not graduate.

Time Frame

Late April-Early May: Oral and Practical

Mid-May: Mock OTIMROEPMQ Exams

End of May: Rewrites if necessary

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This Comprehensive Examination is based on the Competency Profile of the CAMRT and the Terminal

Objectives of the OTIMRO, with input from the hospitals affiliated with Dawson College.

(Revised October 07, 2015)

Program 142.C0 - Radiation Oncology

Format and Evaluation of the Comprehensive Examination

(142.C0 November 19th 2014)

1. Promotion of the profession “Complete / Incomplete”

2. Written Component 50%

The written component is part of the Integration course 142-BZP-03

200-250 multiple choice questions based on case studies

(Mock1 and Mock2 OTIMROEPMQ exams). 40%

Written report which demonstrate(s) the ability to present

information clearly and concisely. 10%

3. Clinical Component (Clinical 4 to Clinical 7) 30%

Practical examinations conducted by the Clinical Instructors and/or Clinical Coordinator

The Clinical Log Book showing that all competencies have been covered (including professional

development), must be completed and submitted to have the Comprehensive Exam grades released. Failure

to submit the Log Book will result in an incomplete grade.

4. Oral Examination (Clinical 7) 20%

This examination will be conducted by Radiation Oncology

Dawson Staff and/or Clinical Instructors during the final examination period.

A MINIMUM GRADE OF 60% IS REQUIRED FOR EACH OF THE THREE GRADED

COMPONENTS

Program 144.A0 - Physical Rehabilitation

Introduction:

As stated in Dawson College’s Institutional Student Evaluation Policy (ISEP), “As part of the requirements for

completion of all DEC programs, students are required to complete an assessment which demonstrates that

they have met the program’s objectives and standards integrating the knowledge acquired in their program of

studies, including the general education component.”

Individual programs are responsible for developing and establishing the procedures for this assessment, termed

the Comprehensive Examination. This document describes the Comprehensive Examination developed for the

Physical Rehabilitation (144.A0) program.

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Evaluation Procedure

The Comprehensive Examination consists of two parts:

Part One:

Students must successfully complete the Internship courses (144-698-DW and 144-699-DW) In these courses, a non-faculty physiotherapist or physical rehabilitation technician, whose name appears on

the membership roll of the OPPQ1, evaluates the student using the Internship Student Performance Evaluation

(Appendix 1). A Dawson College faculty member then uses this evaluation tool to assign the student a grade

for the internship course (Appendix 1).

Part Two:

Students must receive a satisfactory evaluation for the clinical components of the Internships (I and II).

Criteria for the evaluation of students for part two, was determined by the Physical Rehabilitation

Program Committee, and is based on the knowledge, skills and attitudes described in the Exit Profile. A

grade of pass or fail will be assigned for the comprehensive examination.

This part of the Comprehensive Examination consists of an evaluation that is to be completed by a Dawson

College faculty member who teaches within the Physical Rehabilitation program and whose name appears on

the membership roll of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)1. The examination

is to be completed within the last semester of the student’s studies, during their Internship I (144-698-DW) and

Internship II (144-699-DW) courses.

The faculty member will complete the evaluation based on the student’s performance in their Internship I

(144-698-DW) and Internship II (144-699-DW) courses (Part I described above). That is, the Faculty member

will take the results of the Internship Student Performance Evaluation into account in grading the student’s

Comprehensive Examination.

When necessary, the faculty member may also choose to communicate directly with the student’s internship

supervisor, and/or perform an on-site visit(s), to obtain further insight as to the student’s performance during

internship and their ability to meet the requirements of the CE.

Criteria for the evaluation of students by the Dawson College faculty member, is based on the knowledge,

skills and attitudes described in the Exit Profile as well as the Essential Competencies for the PRT as outlined

by the OPPQ. More specifically, the Comprehensive Examination evaluates the student’s:

1. Sense of responsibility;

2. Communication and interpersonal skills;

3. Sense of professionalism;

4. Knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum;

5. Ability to apply knowledge acquired and clinical judgment.

A grade of “pass” or “fail” will be assigned to the Comprehensive Examination.

A passing grade must be achieved in each of the 5 sections. Failure to achieve a pass in any one of the 5

sections will result in failure of the comprehensive examination.

1 Code des professions, chapitre C-26, r. 193. Règlement sur certaines activités professionnelles pouvant être exercées en physiothérapie. Québec: Éditeur official du Québec, August 2013.

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Students who fail to pass the Comprehensive Exam will be:

Required to repeat the internship course associated with the Comprehensive Exam;

Assigned a maximum grade of 55% in the internship course associated with the failed exam;

Provided with a second and final opportunity to repeat the failed internship course and pass the

Comprehensive Examination.

Grade Appeal

As per ISEP.

Program 180.A0 - Nursing

Final Grade for Nursing 180-616-DW

In order to pass the course the student must:

Achieve a “Meets Expectation” level of clinical performance for all the performance criteria in each of the 5

competencies of the Nursing 616 course

Achieve an academic mark of 60% as per college policy based on the 2 exams.

Students who do not meet the clinical performance criteria will receive a 55% final grade for Nursing 616 or the

academic grade, whichever is lower.

Comprehensive Examination (Épreuve Synthèse)

The Ministry of Education requires that all students, upon completion of the academic program, be evaluated in

terms of their comprehensive knowledge. After successful completion of the Nursing program, students will be

required to obtain a passing grade for the Comprehensive Examination.

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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION FOR NURSING 180- Approved by Program Committee Nov 17, 2014

Students must achieve all of the following in order to pass the comprehensive examination 1. Receive a satisfactory clinical evaluation from two nursing instructors and a designated

member of the hospital staff 2. Demonstrate an adequate level of theoretical knowledge by successfully completing the

Internship course 3. Receive a satisfactory evaluation from two Program faculty using the Integration of Student

Learning Assessment Form

INTEGRATION OF STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT FORM The student will be evaluated in the last week in stage on 2 separate dates by 2 separate nursing faculty

who will indicate a P or F for each criteria IN THE PROFESSIONAL SETTING THE STUDENT: FACULTY A FACULTY B

1 Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.

2 Applies the nursing process.

3 Communicates effectively in English

4 Communicates effectively in French

5 Demonstrates an understanding of ethical issues

6 Adheres to the ethical and legal standards of practice established by the professional order

7 Demonstrates through attitude and conduct, a commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement

8 Adapts to diverse environments and work situations

9 Collaborates with members of a healthcare team

10 Delivers safe, individualized, holistic care and instruction to clients of all ages

11 Effectively manages the emotional and physical demands and the health and safety concerns of the workplace.

12 Demonstrates the ability to link lifestyle behaviours that promote health with the practice of nursing

13 Demonstrates an awareness of worldviews and cultural diversity

Overall Assessment Pass / Fail Pass / Fail

Faculty A: printed name Signature

Faculty B: printed name Signature

Date of assessment by Faculty A Date of assessment by Faculty B:

Final Assessment PASS / FAIL

Chairperson/Coordinator Signature: Date:

Student Name: Student Number:

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Program 200 – Science

To achieve a “PASS” grade on your CE in Science, you must demonstrate that you have acquired

competencies that are appropriate for a student graduating from a College Science Program. A few key

examples of those “competencies” would be: to apply the experimental method; to communicate effectively;

to construct a personal system of values related to Science; to apply acquired knowledge and skills to new

situations. The full list of competencies can be found in the Science Student Information Guide.

You will meet your CE requirement by completing four projects in four different courses, one in each of the

following:

French Block ‘B’ course

Humanities Block ‘B’ course

Biology NYA course

One additional third or fourth semester Science course, chosen from an approved list, or an

independent project pre-approved by the Science Program Committee.

The projects in French, Humanities and Biology will be assigned by the teacher. The fourth project, referred to

as the “Independent Study in Science”, will be done in connection with a Science course – or pre-approved

activity – in the third or fourth semester. You need to register to do this component.

HOW IS THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION WORK GRADED?

French Block ‘B’: Your “projet spécifique” assignment will receive both a number grade and a Pass

or Fail grade (based on 60%=Pass). The number grade will count toward your French course grade,

and the Pass or Fail will count as one of the four components in your CE grade.

Note: If you achieve less than 60% on your “projet spécifique”, you must make arrangements with

your teacher to rework your assignment so as to bring it up to a Pass.

Humanities Block ‘B’: You will write an essay on a science-related ethical issue, for which you will

receive both a number grade and a Pass or Fail grade (based on 60%=Pass). The number grade will

count toward your Humanities course grade, and the Pass or Fail will count as one of the four

components in your CE grade.

Biology 101-NYA-05: This component will be graded based on the quality of your work and the level

of guidance you received. The number grade is to be included in the student’s overall course grade.

Note: If you achieve less than 60% on this particular assignment, you must make arrangements with

your teacher to rework it so as to bring it up to a Pass.

Independent Study Component: An “Independent Study” (IS) is to be completed in the third or

fourth semester in one of the following and is to be graded the same as the Biology component. The

following courses have been approved for the IS:

Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Organic Chemistry I

Organic Chemistry II

Physical Geology

Linear Algebra

Calculus III

Probability and Statistics

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Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (Health Science profile ONLY)

Electricity and Magnetism

Engineering Physics

Astrophysics

Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineering and Science

Other activities approved by the Science Program Committee

In this scheme, the following grade assignments are proposed:

Grade Basis for Grade

9-10 Outstanding quality with little to no guidance

8 Outstanding quality with a fair degree of guidance, or very good quality

with little to no guidance

7 Satisfactory quality

6 Barely acceptable quality

<6 Unacceptable at the College level

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

1. In the 4th

week of January and September, a mailing will be sent to you from the office of the Dean

of Science, Medical Studies and Engineering. This will include a list of the pre-approved courses

for the IS, and a more detailed explanation of all four projects that – together – will make up your

CE in Science. A “Science Program Comprehensive Registration Form” will also be included.

Read the mailing carefully so that you have a clear understanding of your CE requirement. You

will receive this mailing every semester for as long as you are in the Science Program.

2. Complete your “Registration Form” and return it to the Coordinator’s office by the deadline

specified. It is very important that you complete and return this form every semester to ensure that

your CE component PASS grades will be collected by the CE Coordinator as you complete them.

Your overall CE grade will be added to your official transcript at the end of your graduating

semester.

3. Since the CE is not associated with one single course, keep all your CE assignments and

correspondence together in one portfolio or folder.

I FINISHED THE LAST OF MY FOUR CE COMPONENTS LAST SEMESTER, SO WHY DOES MY

SCHEDULE (OR ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM, OR MID-TERM EXAMINATION) SAY

THAT MY CE IS “IP”? WHY ISN’T MY CE GRADE ALREADY ON MY RECORD?

As you accumulate grades for the four components of your CE, those grades will be kept on record by the CE

Coordinator. Together, the four grades will make up one official CE grade. However, that grade will appear in

your official College record until the end of your graduating semester, i.e., the semester in which your courses

“Left to take” = 0. This is for administrative reasons only as we need to “register” you in the official course

with the ministry of education at the beginning of your graduating term in order to be able to post your grade

at the end of the term. If you have already completed all four components of your CE, simply indicate that on

your CE Registration Form and hand it in at the appropriate time.

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Program 210.AB - Laboratory Technology Analytical Chemistry

The CE requirements in Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry Program is to pass the following two

courses:

1. Comprehensive Project 210-691 and

2. Industrial Stage 210-692

Once the student has passed the two courses, a passing grade for CE is submitted by the Program Coordinator.

Program 221.B0 - Civil Engineering Technology

The intent of the comprehensive Examination in the Civil Engineering Technology Program is to evaluate

whether students have acquired the professional skills, knowledge and judgment deemed necessary for entry

into the workplace.

The activities related to the Comprehensive Examination in the Civil Engineering Technology Program are

associated with the following:

• The Stage Preparation course, 221-491-DW

• Stage in Industry

• The Stage Evaluation course, 221-593-DW

• Oral presentation in the Block B French course related to the specific education component of the

program

• Major projects in the fields of structural, infrastructure and environmental design administered through

the courses Wood Structures 221-886 DW, Steel Structures 221-685 DW, Roads II 221-655-DW, and

Building Systems 221-677-DW

• Comprehensive presentation in the 6th semester will focus on the integration of student knowledge and

overall experience in the program.

Program 241.A0 - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Our Comprehensive Examination takes the form of a tangible project given to each student in their final

semester. The chosen project, which changes from year to year, encompasses all key facets of the 3 year

program including:

Scope, approach and concept

Documentation and blueprint creation

design

process planning

manufacturing

teamwork

quality control and inspection

follow through and finished product

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Student projects are graded on the above criteria and must demonstrate a sufficient competency in each of these

areas in order to graduate.

Our Comprehensive Examination is Project Based and is realized over and entire semester, as such; there is

ample time to provide feedback to students who might be at risk of failing.

Grades are submitted by me, Shoukry Aboulehaf, acting Chair for the Mech Tech department.

Our comprehensive Examination project is embedded in the following two courses for the Automation and

Design options respectively: 241-693-DW- Manufacturing Project (For the Automation group) and

241-692-DW - Design Project (For the Design group)

Program 243.B0 & B3 -Electronic Engineering Technology

The basis for the comprehensive Examination of a graduating student is determined by the student’s

performance in the Computer Networks or Telecommunication project course and the evaluation of their project

presentation. Since the project course reflects the culmination of knowledge, skills and competencies achieved

throughout the program, it seemed logical to carry out the comprehensive Examination in conjunction with the

two project courses given.

The Comprehensive Examination will consist of five sections:

1. Completion of the final project

2. A written technical manual of the final project

3. A verbal interview of the final project work or a Q&A during the Project Fair

4. A written, multiple-choice, comprehensive final exam

5. Completion of the Block B French course requirement of a written and oral program-specific

project assignment.

Passing the Comprehensive Examination signifies that the student is able to integrate the competencies

represented in the Exit (Graduate) Profile.

Students have the opportunity and must demonstrate a functional project, usually on the last week of classes.

Members of industry are invited to Dawson to see our student's achievements and ask questions. In the past

students have obtained employment based on their project. In addition, administration, faculty and students are

invited to participate.

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Creative and Applied Arts

Program 500.A1

Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC) - ***Offered as of Fall 2015

All students in the ALC Program must pass the Comprehensive Examination in order to graduate.

All components of the Comprehensive Examination must be successfully completed in order for students to

obtain a “pass” standing.

Comprehensive Examination Components • The Integrating Activity course

• The Projet spécifique that is carried out in their Block B French course

• The level 4 language course of their choice (Languages Profile only)

Integrating Activity Course (IA) All students in the ALC Program will take a course titled Integrating Activity (IA) in their final term.

In the Integrating Activity Course, under the guidance of a teacher, students will work on a major project that

will consist primarily of the development, production, and evaluation of a creative or critical work. The project

will provide them with opportunities to demonstrate their creativity, and their ability to integrate the

knowledge, skills and attitudes (objectives) they have attained in both Specific Education and General

Education courses. Research and interpretation skills, innovation and critical thinking skills will also be

assessed in this course.

Creative Arts, Literature & Language (CALL)

The C.A.L.L. CE consists of two components, one done in the French Block ‘B’ course and the other in the

Integrating Activity. When a student has passed both components, he has passed the C.A.L.L. CE.

In C.A.L.L., the main component of the CE is the production and/or presentation of a project or work of art or

criticism. To pass the CE you must show that you can integrate the knowledge and skills you acquired in your

studies, as outlined in the Exit Profile.

In C.A.L.L., the CE takes place as part of the Integrating Activity course, which you will take in your last

term. The project is usually due by the 12th week of the course, while oral presentations, criticism and self-

assessment

components may take place between the 12th and final weeks. Any necessary corrections or revisions to your

project will normally be due by the final week of that term.

CE projects are graded on a Pass/Fail basis within one week following the end of classes. If you do not pass

the CE by the end of the term or receive a grade of Not Written, you may, with permission of your instructor

and Profile Coordinator, arrange for late submission or resubmission of your project.

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If you still do not pass, you must return the following term to register for the Integrating Activity course.

Please note that the Integrating Activity course is not offered every term, and it is never offered in the

summer. You may appeal your grade by following the procedures outlined in the college’s Institutional

Student Evaluation Policy (ISEP).

The student will be registered in the C.A.L.L. CE (by the Registrar’s Office) in the same semester as he is

registered in the Integrating Activity since the CALL Program grid calls for the French Block ‘B’ course to

have been completed one or two semesters earlier.

I FINISHED THE LAST OF MY CE COMPONENTS LAST SEMESTER, SO WHY DOES MY

SCHEDULE (OR ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM, OR MID-TERM EXAMINATION) SAY

THAT MY CE IS “IP”? WHY ISN’T MY C.E. GRADE ALREADY ON MY RECORD?

As you accumulate grades for the components of your CE, those grades will be kept on record by the CE

Coordinator. Together, the grades will make up one official CE grade. However, that grade will not be added

to your official College record until the end of your final semester, i.e. the semester in which your courses left

“to do” = 0. This is for administrative reasons only as we need to “register” you in the official course no. with

the Ministry at the beginning of the term in order to be able to post your grade at the end of the term.

Program 510.A0 -Visual Arts

All students registered in Fine Arts must undertake the Comprehensive Examination during 4th

semester.

At the beginning of the 4th

semester, students will be informed of the objectives and requirements of the

Comprehensive Examination.

All components of the Comprehensive Examination must be completed in order for a student to be awarded a

“Pass”.

Successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination exercise is a mandatory requirement for a DEC.

Fine Arts Comprehensive Examination *

The Comprehensive Examination / Integrating Activity is an evaluation, Examination tool which must reflect

the results of the global learning strategy. Our proposal for a viable Comprehensive Examination for the Fine

Arts Program addresses the unique production-orientation nature of our Fine Arts concentration courses.

Format *

In the context of the Block B French course, present a project related to the Fine Arts field. This part

of the Comprehensive Examination is administered by the French Department.

Produce a self-directed art project or research paper in the context of the level-four studio or art

history courses.

Participate in the production of a group art exhibition.

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Compile the Fine Arts Comprehensive Examination Document Booklet.

The Booklet contains a CD of 10 slides of your work, a written statement for the Exhibition

Catalogue, and the signatures of your teachers.

Evaluation Criteria*

Your success will be based upon a demonstration of cumulative proficiency to:

1. Generate proposals for imaginative self-directed projects.

2. Originate research and prepare preliminary work for self-directed projects.

3. Manifest a methodology.

4. Undertake museum and field research in art projects.

5. Interpret content through visual and written form.

6. Generate art works with a sensitivity towards process.

7. Critique art works.

8. Organize a body of works.

9. Contextualize art-making within an immediate and historical tradition of artistic practice.

10. Discuss the symbolic, referential, or metaphoric intent of your work through written and/or oral

expression.

11. Exhibit an art work in an appropriate venue.

* As per the Dawson College Fine Arts Program, Revised Fall 2007

The Fine Arts Comprehensive Examination / Integrating Activity will begin in the 4th

semester and will follow

a strict weekly schedule, overseen by the teacher of Quebec Art. It will be brought to a conclusion during the

time frame of the Graduating Exhibition. Each student is responsible for the completion of their own

Document Booklet and for collecting the required signatures.

Semester 4

Timeline:

Weeks 1 & 2 - Presentation of the Comprehensive Examination to students in the Quebec Art course

Week 3 - Graduation exhibition committees are formed.

Students must select the course in which they wish to execute their Self Directed Project and

register with the teacher of that course.

Week 4 - Written statement for the Fine Arts Graduating Exhibition Catalogue due.

Week 15 - Duly completed and signed Document Booklet submitted to teacher of Quebec Art.

Document Booklet

Checklist:

The Document Booklet will contain the following elements. Use the checklist to make sure all are completed.

A CD of 10 slides of images fairly representing Dawson art production from the various studio-art disciplines,

accompanied by a Description of Digital Images.

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Program 561.C0 - Professional Theatre Program

All students enrolled in the Professional Theatre (Acting) Program must pass the Comprehensive Examination

in order to graduate. All components of the Comprehensive Examination must be successfully completed in

order for a student to be awarded a “Pass.”

The Professional Theatre Program’s Comprehensive Examination takes place in the third and final year of

training. It is divided into three parts.

Part One: An evaluation of the student’s ability to audition

The following materials and components are required for Part One:

a) a resume and photograph;

b) a monologue from one of Shakespeare’s plays;

c) a monologue from a contemporary play;

d) an unaccompanied song;

e) a cold reading.

Components (b), (c) and (d) should not exceed a total of five minutes. The cold reading will be provided at the

audition.

Objectives

Success in Part One will be determined by the student’s ability to: prepare for and present professional

auditions; integrate stagecraft and special skills; meet the physical, mental and technical demands of the

profession; utilize physical, vocal, emotional and creative strategies to develop and sustain characters .

Part Two: An evaluation of the student’s engagement and performance in the second and third major

productions

Objectives

Success in Part Two will be determined by the student’s ability to: prepare for and present professional-level

auditions; analyze text for performance; research the cultural, sociological and historical context of roles; adapt

to diverse acting methods, trends, styles and directing techniques; utilize physical, vocal, emotional and creative

strategies to develop and sustain characters; meet the physical, mental and technical demands of the profession;

integrate stagecraft and special skills in movement, voice and improvisation in performance; work both

Digital images must be submitted on a CD or DVD, without folders. Image files must be:

in jpg file format

a maximum of 1 MB file size

a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and

RGB or greyscale colour mode only (no CMYK).

File names must be in the following format: 01initialsyeartitle.jpg (image number, student’s initials,

year of the work, title of the work). Do not put any special characters, symbols, periods, quotation marks

(such as # / - “ & ) or spaces in any file name. The image numbers must correspond to the ones in the

Description of Digital Images.

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autonomously and collaboratively in a safe, respectful and disciplined manner; draw upon acquired skills,

knowledge and learning attitudes to continually improve skills and evolve as an artist; demonstrate

understanding of ethical issues and adhere to the ethical and legal practices of the profession.

Part Three: A short written summary and oral examination wherein the student will be required to

describe the tools and processes that she/he has developed in order to work in the professional world as

an actor and freelance artist. One question will be asked by a Theatre Department faculty member and

answered by the student in French to satisfy the French oral component.

Objectives

Success in Part Three will be determined by the student’s ability to think critically and to communicate

effectively using professional terminology how she/he would: analyze a text for performance; research the

cultural, sociological and historical context of roles; utilize physical, vocal, emotional and creative strategies to

develop and sustain characters; meet the physical, mental and technical demands of the profession; draw upon

acquired skills, knowledge and learning attitudes to continually improve skills and evolve as an artist;

incorporate entrepreneurial skills in building and managing a professional career; assume the role of artist in

society; and effectively articulate ideas, concepts and techniques in English.

Part One and Part Three of the Comprehensive Examination will be adjudicated by a minimum of three teachers

of the Professional Theatre Program. Marking will be based on a pass/fail system. In order to pass, the student

will need a majority of pass assessments from the committee. Part Two will be adjudicated by the assigned

directors of the second and third majors (Rehearsal and Performance I and II). The student must pass both

courses.

Part One of the examination will take place at the end of the fifth term, Part Two will take place during the

production period for the second and third majors and Part Three will take place at the end of the sixth term.

Part One may be repeated at the end of the sixth term by those who fail. Part Three may be repeated before the

College grade deadline. Part Two may be repeated in a designated production if and when the student gains

readmission to the program. The result of each section of the assessment will be communicated to the student

within one week of completion.

General Education

In order to meet the General Education components of the Comprehensive Examination:

Students must pass the Block B French course and the projet spécifique to satisfy the French written

component.

Students must pass the Block B Humanities course.

Students must pass a 103 Physical Education course in which they successfully plan, carry out and

document an approved physical activity program.

Students must pass Block B English for the English written component.

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Program 570.02 - Illustration & Design Program

Our students complete their Comprehensive Examination in a sixth semester course (Presentation Drawing). It

has three parts (a written proposal, a self-promotional visual project, and an exhibition). The details are in our

Student Handbook so each student is made aware of it prior to starting the program.

The grade is entered as a pass/fail notation.

Part I: Written proposal for a promotional digital/print portfolio

Purpose

To demonstrate understanding of the demands of the marketplace suited to your skill level and

creative style.

To demonstrate the skills required to attain full-time or freelance employment as a

designer/illustrator/animator.

To demonstrate the required time management skills.

To demonstrate the required budget planning skills.

To demonstrate the required skills to plan a production schedule via a critical path.

To demonstrate knowledge of production and reproduction methods.

To demonstrate literacy and writing/communication skills.

1. Write a rationale explaining the choice or artwork or focus of expertise, the reason for these choices and

their relationship to the industry.

2. Write a critical path (a progress schedule) for the portfolio project and include the time allotted for

research, production and delivery deadlines.

3. Elaborate on the specifics of the portfolio itself (theme, design concept, medium, format, etc.).

Part II a: Execution of a promotional digital/print portfolio

Purpose

To demonstrate knowledge of production and reproduction methods.

To demonstrate illustration and design skills.

To demonstrate the ability to function in both French and English as required by the industry.

To demonstrate versatility with the different aspects of the industry.

To demonstrate the required time management skills to adhere to a production schedule.

To demonstrate the appropriate attitudes and professionalism required for future

client/designer or employer/employee relationships.

To prepare a portfolio that will enable the student to begin a career in the industry.

Execution:

1. Include a minimum of 10 pieces of original art work.

2. As an option, the student may choose to focus on a field of expertise (editorial, advertising, technical,

design, and animation).

4. Include French and English text.

5. Produce the portfolio by means of computer-aided techniques mastered in the Illustration & Design

Program. Reproductions should be good quality and digital presentation content should be contained in

one relatively small file (tested for PC and MAC).

Throughout the process, the student is required to:

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1. Defend the art work and choice of process, colour schemes, printing methods, sizes, etc.;

2. Adhere to the critical path in order to meet the deadlines, etc.; and

3. Behave in a professional manner as would be required by industry, i.e., accept and welcome critiques,

accept suggestions for changes to art work and portfolio production, develop recommendations for

improvements, compromise and yet meet all the demands of the “client/employer”.

Part II b: Collection of art work from past 3 years onto DVD (print, digital, multimedia)

Purpose

To demonstrate knowledge of production and reproduction methods.

To demonstrate illustration and design skills.

To demonstrate the ability to function in both French and English.

To demonstrate versatility with the different aspects of the industry.

To demonstrate the required time management skills to adhere to a production schedule.

To demonstrate the appropriate attitudes and professionalism required for future client/designer or

employer/employee relationships.

To prepare a portfolio that will enable the student to begin a career in the industry

1. Include a minimum of 2-3 pieces of original art work from each of the following classes, saved as small

size pdf files. For multimedia (Flash, 3D Studio Max, Animation) save files as H.264/MPEG-4

2. Please create folders and sub-folders with each of the following classes. Identify each file appropriately.

3. Burn all elements onto a DVD to hand it for archiving purposes. The college reserves the right to use or

publish materials with proper credits given to each student.

Part III: Graduating Exhibition and Poster Design for exhibition

Purpose

To demonstrate the ability to mount a professional-quality art exhibition featuring the various

streams of the industry and the work accomplished in the three-year program.

To demonstrate the ability to work in a team.

To demonstrate the ability to cooperate and compromise for the common good of the project.

To demonstrate skills in planning, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving (such as

setting up committees, designating coordinators, assigning responsibilities, budget planning, fund-

raising, etc.).

To demonstrate the ability to develop concept artwork for an exhibition poster

1. Submit a range of projects from the three years of study in the Illustration and Design Program for

selection by a jury process.

2. Students must have passing grades in all their concentration courses to be eligible to part take in the final

exhibition.

3. Collectively organize the exhibition. Decide and document the detailed responsibilities of each position

in various committees. All students must submit a written résumé of their functions and

responsibilities. 4. All students must submit a concept poster for the Illustration & Design Final Graduating Exhibition. Each

student must submit a minimum of 3 thumbnail concepts with a written explanation to accompany each.

Each student must get approval of at least one concept and render it to completion. The poster for the

graduating exhibition shall be selected by means of a two-step process—first by the students to select the

top five (5), then by a jury composed of the Illustration & Design faculty and outside consultants, if and

when appropriate.

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Program 570.A0 - Graphic Design

By the end of the sixth semester a student having completed and passed all the required courses has de facto

acquired the 24 competencies. The final portfolio also demonstrates the student’s completion of the required

assignments. Therefore, the function of the comprehensive examination is not to re-evaluate the specific

objectives of the courses but to establish whether the student has acquired an overall competency. In other

words the pieces fitting together give an overall picture of a graphic designer ready to integrate into the work

place.

Rather than putting in place a written, oral or design exam at the end of the semester, it has been decided that an

ongoing assessment of the student during the sixth semester would be a more meaningful way of determining

these global characteristics.

For example, the comprehensive examination will show whether the student has grasped the overall concept of

client approach and applies it consistently to all design work, rather than simply when a learning activity

requires it.

The exhibition, taking place at the end of the sixth semester, for which students jointly prepare all aspects

including fund-raising and promotion provides an excellent opportunity for them to demonstrate their team

approach. For instance, do they participate responsibly and are they successful in interpersonal problem

solving? These essential skills will be used when they take up positions on design teams in the work place.

Therefore it is appropriate for the student’s contribution to the exhibition to be part of the comprehensive

examination.

Finally, the build-up to the exhibition provides plenty of opportunity for the students to demonstrate their ability

to manage stress when working to tight deadlines. Are students able to allot the appropriate amount of time to

all projects? Can they manage time effectively for the preparation of their individual website, the preparation of

their spread page in the graduate exhibition catalog and finally, the preparation of their own exhibit space?

For the final grade, individual sixth semester’s grades are compiled and averaged for the Comprehensive

Examination. A student failing more than one course cannot participate at the graduate student exhibition of the

current year. His work cannot be published, exhibited and put online. The student could participate in the

following year if courses are passed with success.

Program 570.C0 - Industrial Design

The Industrial Design Techniques Program is based upon a principle of integrated learning, in which

competencies of increasing complexity and scope lead to a summative competency, termed the Exit Profile.

This profile serves as the focal point for all of the learning activities of the program-specific and general

education curricula. The Exit Profile encompasses the knowledge and skills that an industrial design

technician will need to have to enter the job market upon graduation from Dawson College.

Comprehensive Examination

The aim of the Comprehensive Examination is to evaluate the students’ ability to synthesize the competencies

and to demonstrate the skills and abilities needed to enter the profession as outlined in the Exit Profile. The

Comprehensive Examination must be passed in order to receive a DEC from Dawson College in 570.C0

Industrial Design Techniques Program.

Comprehensive Examination Framework

The vehicle for the Comprehensive Examination is the thesis project that is started at the beginning of the fifth

term and terminates with the Graduates’ Exhibition at the end of the sixth term.

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Upon graduation, Industrial Design students, as outlined in the Exit Profile, will demonstrate

proficiency in the following areas:

1. Ascertaining the project brief

Accurate comprehension of written documents

Accurate comprehension of graphic documents

Knowledge of identified manufacturing processes and constraints

2. Executing the project

Manifest creative design concept exploration and research

Integrate criteria of functionality, usability, and semantics

3. Functioning under the supervision of a senior designer or project manager

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

Demonstrate constructive problem solving

4. Refining the project

Synthesize critical evaluation and project criteria

Communicate design development and features through two-dimensional and three-dimensional media

Accurately document design development interventions Dawson College 570.C0 Industrial Design 22 of

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5. Documenting the project

Accurate design concept documentation

Critical thinking evaluated in concept design

Accurate technical documentation

Writing is evaluated on the basis of thoroughness, clarity, comprehension and detail.

Accurate project presentation

Term end department presentations

Accurate reporting and documentation of design modifications

6. Additional Criteria

Professional Portfolio course

Cover letter and portfolio are required to be done in French and English

The comprehensive examination is determined by a pass or fail. This is evaluated by the three teachers of

Design Studio 6 with consultation from all teachers of the Industrial Design department.

Here is an example of how the comprehensive examination is phrased in the UCLA architecture

school...which is very much like how we do this.

Comprehensive Examination Plan UCLA School of Architecture All M. Arch.I students must complete the comprehensive examination, a requirement that is satisfied as

follows:

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The comprehensive examination requirement is fulfilled through the completion of Architecture

and Urban Design 403C in Spring Quarter and the final design project for this course. The

examination committee consists of at least three faculty members appointed by the department

chair. The examination is administered and evaluated for satisfactory performance by the

examination committee. The committee evaluates the final design projects in the following terms:

pass (a unanimous vote), pass subject to revision of the final design project, or fail (majority

vote). No reexaminations are permitted. When the final design project is passed subject to

revision, one member of the committee is assigned the responsibility of working with the student

on the revision and determining when the final design project has been satisfactorily revised.

Two positive votes from the committee constitute a pass on the comprehensive examination. No

reexaminations are permitted. The degree is awarded on recommendation of the faculty

committee.

Program 570.E0 - Interior Design

Part 1 – Written Component – 20%

Students will be given a written exercise on a topic related to design. Three hours will be allocated to the

exercise at a time to be arranged with both groups.

Part 2 – Oral Presentation – 20%

Each student will give a verbal presentation of their final project to a jury of two to three members, comprised

of faculty members (minimum of one) and/or interior design professionals. This will be scheduled for the last

classes of Interior Design VI.

Part 3 – Presentation of Design Development: Professional Portfolio and Exhibition Format – 60%

Each student shall participate in an exhibition of their projects from Interior Design VI.

The Professional Portfolio (11” x 17” format) will include assignments and projects completed during the

program.

The following is a list of work to be submitted for comprehensive examination. Portions may be included in

the portfolio to be displayed at vernissage, with the remainder submitted in a separate envelope in back of the

portfolio. Provide an index identifying the location of the required elements. Both portfolio and envelope are

due on the day of vernissage setup and are to be left on the side table for review by faculty.

Section A: Exhibition

• Interior Design VI project

Section B: Portfolio – Technical Drawings and CV

An example of work from each of the following courses:

• Technical drawings encompassing overall plans to details from any of the Construction Documents courses.

• Colour & Lighting II – Photo of light fixture model AND related drawing(s)

• Furniture Design & Construction – Photo of scale model OR colour 3D view of one furniture piece AND

related technical drawing(s)

• Professional Practice – Curriculum Vitae, business card and cover letter in English or French.

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Section C: Portfolio – Design Process

One example of design process, which may consist of:

• Design process for any project from Interior Design III, IV or V.

OR

• Design process of the major project in Interior Design VI

Section D: Portfolio – Building Code, Specifications and French Component

Submit each of the following examples of work:

• Identify part of a project showing knowledge of building codes, regulations and standards

• A construction drawing including specifications (must be a different example from Section B)

• A construction drawing with French annotations from Construction Documents IV (must be a different

example from Section B)

Section E: Portfolio – Complimentary Courses

One example of a project from any of the fine arts courses, such as:

• 520 courses

• 510 courses

Revised March 2015

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Program 570.F0 - Professional Photography

The comprehensive examination takes place during the third year of the Program, within the context of the

Photo Production I and II courses, the Professional Practices II course, and the third year portfolio

presentations.

Students write a reflection essay and present two portfolios in selected areas of specialization. The portfolios

are presented as websites, as mounted prints which are presented in a graduation exhibition and as printed

promotional materials.

These activities combined constitute the comprehensive Examination for the Professional Photography

Program. Students must pass each of these components to successfully complete the comprehensive

Examination and graduate from the program. Students should demonstrate their facility and mastery of the

breadth of their abilities, knowledge, technique, attitudes and communication skills.

The portfolios are judged on the following:

- Camera and lighting skills

- Style, concept and aesthetics

- Digital image manipulation and file management

- Professional presentation techniques

The full faculty assess the portfolios. The teachers supervising the exhibit, web and publication elements the

comprehensive Examination submit their respective Examinations to the chair. Professionals from the

photographic industry judge and critique selected work from the portfolios in a public critique at the end of the

sixth term.

In order to participate in the public critique and the exhibition components of the comprehensive Examination,

students must have successfully completed all their fifth term courses, and must have passed the fifth and sixth

term portfolio judging component of the comprehensive Examination.

For students following a Plan of Studies (as described in the Academic Standing and Advancement Policy):

- Participation in the public critique and exhibition components of the comprehensive Examination in the sixth

term will be conditional on the student demonstrating to the Program Coordinator via the midterm

Examination or a note from their instructor that they are in the process of successfully completing the missing

courses from the earlier terms.

The chair of the department submits the Comprehensive Examination grade to the College.

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Program 574.B0 -3D Animation

The 3D Animation comprehensive Examination takes place during the third year of the program; students are

evaluated to establish their collective artistic and language skills as animators and CGI artists. They must

demonstrate an understanding and attain the professional requirements of the industry including the ability to

utilize critical thinking and language skills necessary to understand and interpret production pipeline.

The 3D Animation & CGI program uses a multi stage process;

1. During the semester five, the students will produce a Leica proposal and preproduction of their final

film in the Preproduction class. The Leica is first presented to the faculty for critique during week eight

of the fifth semester. A panel is then selected from the industry by the faculty to include a film director,

an animator and an art director. The Leica is then presented to the industry panel of three, during the

final week of the fifth semester. The student’s Leica is evaluated for story structure, production value

and industry relevance. There is no mark at this point, the students are given feedback to aid in their

success.

2. In the semester six, the students prepare a personal branding in the form of CV, media packaging and

personal web presence during the Career Development class. The students also prepare a reel of their

collected work for presentation for their chosen career path.

3. During the final week of the sixth semester the students must present an oral and written presentation

of their final animated film along with their reel to the industry representatives.

4. Students then prepare a final vernissage where graduating students organize a group presentation of

their final film to the industry in general and follow with a showing to the general public. The students

will also demonstrate their project development skills through a presentation of drawings and design

work.

3D Animation & CGI Comprehensive Examination

Students must demonstrate that they can;

Identify and analyze the requirements of a 3D animation project

Participate in every part of the 3D animation production pipeline under the supervision of an

Animation Director

Work with other artists and cultivate creative relationships

Use industry standard software to create 3D digital animations for a range of applications within various media industries

Adapt to the constantly changing technological tools required of the animation industry

Create a full-rendered 3D digitally animated film

Present a portfolio appropriate for an entry-level position in the animation industry 1. Communicate effectively at a college level in English both orally and in writing, using

appropriate vocabulary, form and style.

2. Communicate adequately at a college level in French as a second language, orally and in writing, using appropriate vocabulary, form and style.

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3. Demonstrate attitudes and ethical behaviour essential to professional practice

4. Work independently and with a sense of initiative and responsibility

5. Complement daily work activities with a healthy lifestyle.

The Comprehensive Examination is based on the pass fail ranking. The evaluation is carried out with the

industrial representatives and the current teacher. Failing students will be given the opportunity to represent

their project during the following calendar year.

The students will be informed of the requirements and obligations in the student handbook and during the

Career Development class.