DMA 201 - Portfolio and Employment II

2 CR

Industry exploration (from Portfolio & Employment I) is continued and construction of professional employment portfolios is begun by designing, creating, and presenting mid-program digital portfolios and receiving critical feedback.

Prerequisite(s): DMA 100 and DMA 105 at BC with a C- or better, or instructor permission.

Course Outcomes

Describe employment standards and hiring processes in various media production industries
Identify and use resources regarding trends and hiring expectations in their area of discipline
Identify the key attributes of a digital media professional portfolio
Design a working model of a professional portfolio
Critically analyze work samples for inclusion in a portfolio
Identify delivery methods and standards for media portfolios
Present visual ideas in a compelling and professional manner to an audience
Provide constructive feedback when analyzing portfolios
Accept feedback and adjust designs accordingly
Create written materials consistent and appropriate to professionals within the discipline/industry
Use terminology and conventions appropriate to the task and discipline/industry
Demonstrate proper use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Identify personal learning styles and employment goals
Articulate learning pathways though the DMA degree course of study
Review their personal pathway for degree completion and employment preparation

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