VISC 207 - Portfolio Preparation
PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval and ENGL 111 - English Composition and MATH 1XX Mathematics Elective.
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 6
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020
Provides advanced facilitation focusing on the students’ final preparation for the Visual Communications pathways into industry or college transfer. Requires a portfolio development plan to be approved by the instructor. Finalizes project work in a culminating digital portfolio demonstrating acquired knowledge and skills, along with a consistently branded resume package, and professional presentation.
REQUIRED SOFTWARE:
This class makes use of industry-standard Adobe software. Students will NOT be able to complete the coursework without the use of Adobe software. Only students enrolled in Visual Communications courses that use Adobe software have been assigned an Adobe license. Not all students will have the ability to access Adobe software at home. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the latest Adobe software. Review the IvyService & Support Knowledge Base article: How to Access Adobe Software at Home to learn how to access this software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that not every computer can run Adobe software. Verify your system can operate Adobe applications through the Adobe System Requirements website. We highly recommend computers with an Intel core processor, 64-bit support, 8GB of memory (16GB preferred), and a 250GB hard drive. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the minimum system requirements.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: - Analyze existing portfolios to refine or develop a body of work.
- Produce a professional digital and/or hard copy portfolio with regionally determined- contents, which demonstrates proficiency in problem solving and program skills.
- Compose a resume package including but not limited to a resume, cover letter, business card or marketing materials.
- Make a formal oral portfolio presentation(s) to peers, faculty, industry representatives and/or high school class.
- Articulate personal goals, career goals, work ethic, opportunities for citizenship and/or opportunities for life-long learning.
- Establish a professional digital and/or social media presence.
- Examine expectations of a job interview.
General Education Outcomes: All associate degree graduates must complete the Ivy Tech General Education assessment in their capstone course. This is a capstone course requirement. The instructor will advise when and how the assessment will be administered. Performance on the assessment will be part of the course grade. Please consult your instructor with questions.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Self-assessment.
- Interviewing techniques.
- Resume package writing.
- Acceptable digital and hard copy industry standards.
- Self-promotion and/or social media presence
- Interviewing and professional presence
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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