CMAT 480 - Portfolio Development
By the end of the course...
You should be able to identify appropriate jobs based on advertisements.
You should be able to craft a letter of application that effectively showcases
your strengths for a particular job.
You should have a well-written resume.
You should have a portfolio that reflects your communication-related strengths.
Class Structure
The class will meet as scheduled for the first few weeks of the term. After that, the schedule will become somewhat flexible: sometimes the entire class will meet; sometimes smaller groups will meet; sometimes there will be individual conferences; and sometimes there will be no class at all, giving you that much more time to produce and refine your portfolio materials.
Grades
Your grade in this course will be determined by the quality of your portfolio, resume, and cover letters. Borderline grades will be determined by attendance, attention to deadlines, and other intangibles.
Class Schedule
Jan. 29
Introduction and Overview
Feb. 5
Resume
Existing Portfolio Materials and Rationale
Feb. 12
Job Ad #1
Cover Letter
Portfolio Conference
NOTE: Beginning Feb. 19, you will have individual due dates for portfolio materials.
Feb. 19
Resume
Feb. 26
Job Ad #2
Cover Letter
March 5
March 12
Job Ad #3
Cover Letter
March 19
SPRING BREAK
REMAINDER OF CLASS MEETINGS TBA
home | entry pre fall 2003 - entry post fall 2003 | elective groupings | general education courses | entry pre fall 2003 - entry post fall 2003
