Portfolio
  Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Review and organize samples to meet portfolio requirements. Select work that represents your application of visual theories and systems in a design. Select work that represents your application of the principles of visual perception. Select work that represents your incorporation of function as it relates to form. Select work that represents competencies the other courses have taught.
  2. Refine personal work to meet standards.
  3. Develop a network of contacts.
  4. Outline professional standards for portfolios in this field.
  5. Match your work from throughout your training to your work that best exemplifies those qualities.
  6. Outline and explain the qualities that a professional in your field must have to be successful.
  7. Evaluate your level of attainment of those qualities that a successful professional has in your field.
  8. Assess the quality of the work.
  9. Identify areas that will need to be improved or completed to attain a presentation readiness.
  10. Meet established deadlines for submission and faculty review.
  11. Devise a professional timing and action calendar.
  12. Implement your calendar for your job search.
  13. Discuss, critique, and evaluate portfolios with instructor.
  14. List personal strengths and weaknesses.
  15. Evaluate the intensity of the strengths and weaknesses.
  16. Define who you consider is your competition.
  17. Compare and contrast your professional qualities and those of your competition.
  18. Prepare a cover letter and resume to meet the needs of the interview.
  19. Develop and implement effective interviewing techniques into preparation.
  20. Outline and apply good presentation techniques for your portfolio.
  21. Develop an oral and written presentation of material.