Description:

This course will provide graphic design majors instruction in the organization and presentation of his or her work in a portfolio format of professional quality. A portfolio, digital portfolio archive, self promo, resume and business ensemble will be produced. Instruction in interviewing techniques and employment searches will also be provided. 6 hrs. lecture and studio/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $200 to $400.

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. Identify and describe the types of work appropriate for inclusion in his/her portfolio that will interest a potential employer and present the student as a potential asset to the firm.
2. Select from his/her body of work those pieces that communicate his/her design and graphic strengths, skills, versatility, originality and problem-solving ability and that meet his/her professional goal(s).
3. Evaluate a variety of portfolios and select one that supports his/her professional goal(s) and scale of work, giving special consideration to the ease of transporting, setting up and viewing the portfolio of work.
4. Design his/her portfolio for an effective presentation.
5. Document his/her work through the production of a digital portfolio archive on current portable storage.
6. Describe and list the basic components and structure of a professional resume.
7. Design and produce a professional resume, business ensemble and self promo.
8. Demonstrate successful interviewing techniques.
9. Describe effective employment search methods.
10. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits in the classroom.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Professional Portfolio
   A. Select appropriate level of work and determine the total number of
pieces.
   B. Research and select the appropriate type of portfolio.
   C. Prepare work for the selected type of portfolio.
   D. Rework projects as necessary for the final portfolio.
   E. Reduce work as necessary to fit the scale of the portfolio.
   F. Employ proper photography studio techniques to photograph wall
reliefs and three-dimensional work.
   G. Sequence the work for greatest visual impact.

II. Documentation Digital Portfolio Archive
   A. Employ the appropriate digital imaging storage recording devices
necessary for proper image exposure, calibration, and resolution for
documenting all works in the final digital portfolio archive.
   B. Make duplicate portable storage archives as necessary.
   C. Properly label portable storage archives as directed.
   D. Prepare the portable storage archives for presentation as directed.

III. Professional Resume, Business Ensemble and Self Promo
   A. Collect resume, business ensemble and self promo information.
   B. Select an appropriate type of resume, business ensemble and self
promo.
   C. Write the resume, business ensemble and self promo copy.
   D. Design the resume, business ensemble and self promo.
   E. Produce the resume, business ensemble and self promo.

IV. Professional Considerations
   A. Establish personal and professional goals.
   B. List professional organizations and contacts.
   C. List professional publications.
   D. Demonstrate interview techniques.
   E. Describe how to conduct a job search.
   F. Describe how to evaluate a job offer.
      
V. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
employees appropriate for the workplace, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending to
detail, completing tasks, maintaining the work setting and recording
data.
   C. Identify and develop collaborative/teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Portfolio                      40% of grade
Slide and/or digital portfolio 20% of grade
Resume                         20% of grade
Studio Performance             20% of grade
Total                         100%

Grades for projects will be based on project objectives and competencies
evaluated in class critiques, evaluation forms and individual
conferences.

Studio performance grade is based on the student's attendance record,
degree of productivity, ability to work independently and level of
participation in class critiques. 

Grade scale: 
      4.0  = A 
      3.75 = A-    
      3.25 = B+
      3.0  = B
      2.75 = B-   
      2.25 = C+
      2.0  = C
      1.75 = C-
      1.25 = D+
      1.0  = D
below 1.0  = F

Semester Grade: total grade averaged to A, B, C, D or F.

Caveats: NONE

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.