Thursday, February 13, 2014

Mind Maps


This week, I assembled a mind map to organize the information my portfolio will hold. To do this, I used coggle.it, a free online mind map generator. My mind map includes a list of the projects I have done at Quinnipiac, as well as outside projects, categorized by media. I did this so I can reflect back at all of my work and effective choose the right ones to showcase in my portfolio. I have also included a list of my technical skills so employers will have a better sense of what programs and languages I am proficient in. Though my courses will not be listed in my portfolio, I included them in my mind map as part of the brainstorming process. My portfolio will include an About section which will contain my identity (business cards, letterhead, etc), my resume, a short bio, and contact information. I will also link to this blog.

A mind map is just another way to visually brainstorm, similar to sketching, storyboarding and drawing thumbnails. I am a visual learner, which means I understand information better when I can see it. Organizing the information in a colorful web, makes it easier for me to see and comprehend the portfolio process as a whole. 

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