Course Descriptions

CA 155 - Portfolio Presentation And Review

• Prerequisite: CA 145

CA majors only. Preparation, presentation, and review of a professional visual portfolio as required for employment in Communications Art and related fields. Emphasis on developing a cohesive presentation format of projects reflecting various skills.

4 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of CA 155, the student will be able to:

• Describe the process and skills needed to prepare a Communication Arts portfolio.
• Communicate personal abilities and skills in interviews and resumes.
• Define realistic personal employment goals.
• Prepare professional artwork that demonstrates the following types of skills:
  • aesthetic
  • artistic
  • mechanical
  • technical
• Apply objective analytical skills in selecting the best art samples for inclusion in the portfolio.
• Prepare Communication Arts samples in a professional presentation format appropriate for an entry-level applicant.
• Display the following skills necessary to apply for a Communications Arts position:
  • portfolio
  • interview
  • resume
• Present Communication Arts samples in an exhibition on campus.
• Present a high quality final portfolio in a formal presentation to the course instructor, members of the Communications Arts Advisory Board, and other professionals in the community.