Description:

Students will compile, select and create new material for their portfolio as well as evaluate their own competencies and strengths. In addition, students will create a resume and perform a mock interview to be reviewed by faculty and peers. 2 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is typically taught in the spring semester.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $25 to $80.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define fashion portfolio.
2. Explain the purpose and value of a strong portfolio.
3. Identify competencies and define strengths of collected work.
4. Provide guidance in selecting appropriate projects to use in the portfolio.
5. Create new material for addition to portfolio.
6. Complete a professional portfolio of their work.
7. Complete a professional resume.
8. Evaluate the finished portfolio through a formal portfolio review process.
9. Participate in a mock interview in front of faculty and peers.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Fashion Design/Merchandising Basics
   A. Illustrate knowledge of fashion design/merchandising basics.
   B. Define basic fashion design/merchandising terminology.
   C. Explain the fashion design process and cycles.
   D. Identify relationship between fashion design and merchandising.

II. Fashion Portfolio Development Introduction
   A. Answer “What is a portfolio?”
   B. Define the purposes for a portfolio.
   C. Identify the value of a strong portfolio.
   D. Assess the different portfolio audiences and how they may differ.

III. Fashion Portfolio Material Selection
   A. Evaluate and select a portfolio case.
   B. Explain the different presentation formats.
   C. Select an appropriate presentation format.

IV. Fashion Portfolio Organization and Content
   A. Define unique fashion portfolio contents. 
      1. Demonstrate knowledge of possible fashion creative content
including the following:
         a) textile designs
         b) illustrations
         c) presentation boards
         d) photography
         e) other
      2. Demonstrate knowledge of fashion specific skills including the
following:
         a) technical drawings
         b) specifications
         c) patterns
         d) markers
         e) other
      3. Define possible written materials for a fashion portfolio.
      4. Identify possible awards to include in a fashion portfolio.
   B. Assess the importance of fashion portfolio content’s focus and
variety and determine the impact it may have.
   C. Explore unique ways of highlighting “special skills”.
   D. Examine fashion portfolio flow as it relates to presentation and
audience.

V. Fashion Portfolio Evaluation
   A. Define personal fashion portfolio content strengths taking into
account the following:
      1. Personal goals
      2. Personal skills
      3. Audience
      4. Time and financial constraints
   B. Identify fashion portfolio weaknesses to overcome

VI. Fashion Portfolio Content Creation
   A. Develop a plan for fashion portfolio content creation taking into
account personal evaluation and goals.
   B. Identify special skills and explore how to make them unique.
   C. Create new portfolio content per plan.

VII. Digital Fashion Portfolios
   A. Identify computer programs and technology available for creation of
a digital portfolio.
   B. Explore the tools for development of portfolio websites.

VIII. Fashion Resumes
   A. Visit the JCCC Career Placement Center.
   B. Explain how to tailor a resume for different audiences.
   C. Define unique resume styles including but not limited to the
following:
      1. “Design” resume
      2. Corporate resume
      3. Educational resume
   D. Compose a personal resume using proper format and styles.
   E. Produce a cover letter using proper format.

IX. Fashion Job Market
   A. Demonstrate how to organize the job hunt.
   B. Explore the fashion design/merchandising job market as it relates to
the following:
      1. Corporate organizations
      2. Sole proprieties
   C. Explore the fashion design/merchandising educational market as it
relates to the following:
      1. Proprietary/trade schools
      2. Bachelors programs (BA/BS)

X. Fashion Interviews
   A. Demonstrate the ability to prepare for the interview.
   B. Use appropriate presentation skills and techniques in a mock
interview situation.
   C. Conduct a videotaped mock interview and discuss results with
instructor.
   D. Explain what happens after the interview and what the appropriate
protocols are.
   E. Define skills needed to evaluate a job offer.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Point Distribution:
  In class assignments 20%
  Projects             60%
  Class participation  10%
  Evaluations          10%
    TOTAL             100%

Grade Criteria:
   A = 90% - 100%
   B = 80% -  89% 
   C = 70% -  79% 
   D = 60% -  69% 
   F = Below  60%   

Caveats:

1. The student must have the supplies necessary to rework all portfolio inclusions and the funds to produce photographic portfolio material if such a form is selected.
2. Students must pass all FASH courses with a grade of "C" or higher for the Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design degrees.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.