Student Assessment
The ISTD Student Assessment is now in its 36th year and is cited as a model of academic thoroughness and professionalism.
The Assessment is unlike any other. It considers the holistic project achievement – not just the final proposal. The overall design process of research, reflection, strategy, design development, technical and production specification is assessed by teams of practicing designers and educators. We demand this rigorous approach to ensure that the standards required for ISTD membership are met and that the award maintains its significance.
The Assessment is not a competition. Students whose work meets the required standard are offered membership of the Society.
Without doubt all students who undertake and submit work for our Assessments learn an enormous amount. All students who submit receive a personal report and many who are not successful often report how much they benefited from doing the project.
We review our methods and standards annually. Incorporating reflection from members, assessors, tutors and students from around the world ensures best practice is maintained and that each successful student’s award reflects a considerable and pertinent achievement.