MACA 2850 - Portfolio Development

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Discover where to find examples of specialty specific portfolios.
2. Investigate how a portfolio is created.
3. Dissect their body of work and acknowledge which pieces will help or hinder the job search and what is missing.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to select items for their portfolio that are consistent with their career goals.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine the appropriate medium for different portfolio types.

Objectives:

1. Explore different mediums available.
2. Differentiate between the mediums and explain which types of mediums are more suited towards showcasing different skillsets.
3. Define the type of medium they will use to create their portfolio.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose pieces which best showcase their abilities, talents, and desires.

Objectives:

1. Identify pieces suitable for their portfolio.
2. Rank items found for their portfolio into categories of usefulness.
3. Manipulate and prepare items for their portfolio.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will generate a working portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Students will use their tools, skills, and resources to begin putting together their portfolio.
2. Students will use feedback from instructor and peers while working on their portfolio and revise as needed.
3. Students will finalize their portfolio.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize methods for promoting their portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Students will research different avenues for displaying a portfolio in their field.
2. Students will make contacts with professionals in their field.
3. Students will research companies to send their portfolio.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize resources for ensuring their work and portfolio remain relevant and up-to-date.

Objectives:

1. Students will locate resources for maintaining relevant work in their field for use in the portfolio.
2. Students will build redundant and editable workflows for maintaining their portfolio.
3. Students will present their research, portfolio, and update plan to their class.

Section 2: Finding a medium. Students will research and analyze the different methods of portfolio creation and display and break down the different types in order to ensure they choose the best one for their specific area.

Section 3: Getting material. Students will investigate the kinds of work appropriate to their chosen medium. They will filter through their own works to find pieces which fit their criteria and build or modify pieces to meet those needs.

Section 4: Building the portfolio. Students will spend a major part of the class developing a portfolio specific to the field they are entering.

Section 5: Getting it seen. Students will explore different avenues for displaying their portfolio and making it accessible to potential employers.

Section 6: Keeping it updated. Students will explore and understand different sources for maintaining an updated portfolio. They will understand when to create new pieces and how to incorporate them into their existing portfolio.