CCOG for MM 284 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- MM 284
- Course Title:
- Portfolio Development
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 20
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 20
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Promotes organization of assets and projects to create a professional portfolio. Provides skills in showcasing work samples, industry fluency, style and experience. Develops interactive online materials with an emphasis on seeking internship and employment opportunities. Prerequisites: MM 230, MM 235, and MM 260 or instructor permission. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Create a professional portfolio demonstrating professional design and execution of video, motion graphics, or animation projects.
- Develop an individual website with a personal brand and user-friendly layout highlighting portfolio work.
- Create promotional materials targeting specific animation, motion-graphics, video production or emerging media employment opportunities.
Course Activities and Design
- Capstone course
- Review of individuals’ outcomes
- Portfolio/ Reel preparation
- Develop an individual employment/marketing plan.
- Site visits and Internship placement
- Create a branded invoice for a project
- Write a branded cover letter
- Develop a professional introduction (aka. elevator pitch)
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Assessment will be based upon a combination of in-class work, reflections, examinations, and skills demonstrated in assigned projects. Determination of problem-solving skills, and communication skills may also be included.