ART-251 Portfolio Prep

In this course students will foster their role as a participant in the creative community in the form of a finished professional portfolio and related materials relevant to college transfer and career opportunities.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

ART-103 and ART-109

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

ART 251: Portfolio Prep

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

In this course students will foster their role as a participant in the creative community in the form of a finished professional portfolio and related materials relevant to college transfer and career opportunities.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	2
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ART-103 and ART-109

Capstone Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify various ways in which to arrange, share, promote and publish design and/or artwork.
2. Practice networking and finding resources and information necessary for professional growth and development.
3. Create an online portfolio of works (i.e. documented and archived artwork, resume, cover letter, transfer applications, artist statement, business card).
4. Evaluate creative development of self and peers through oral critique and presentation.

Topic Outline

1. Academic and Career Planning 
   1. Identifying options for degree transfer or jobs
   2. Goal setting
   3. Developing a timeline
2. Work Portfolio 
   1. Photographed
   2. Archived
3. Presenting Your Work 
   1. Assembling physical work
   2. Documenting
   3. Basic communication skills
   4. Preparing physical work for exhibition
   5. Participating in exhibition programming
   6. Analysis of work 
4. Observe the Professional Landscape 
   1.  Attend at least two artist talks