Course Overview
In Portfolio 1 students will compile their best work from terms 1 and 2, as well as personal work performed independently, into a targeted interactive portfolio. During the duration of this course the students will start new projects in specific disciplines to further develop their research, management, design and programming skills in a self-directed format. A personal brand, and self-promotional materials will be defined by each student to reflect their personalities and design styles. The students will be expected to present their portfolios at the end of the course. Students will be assessed by a combination of individual projects and a group peer critique.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of all Term 1 and 2 courses
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Produce an industry-quality digital portfolio and artefacts that demonstrates creative, development and professional skills in new media.
- Plan and implement search engine optimization and metadata for portfolio site and professional social media.
- Research, write, report, document, store and package information in a variety of formats.
- Integrate principles of visual design into the creation and evaluation of one’s own work and the assessment of the work of others. Use the portfolio as a tool for displaying, communicating and promoting and marketing purposes.
- Integrate principles of visual design into the creation and evaluation of one’s own work and the assessment of the work of peers.
- Give and receive constructive feedback on portfolios work.
- Present a portfolio to clients and prospective employers.
- Use current applications of the Adobe cloud creative suite and current new media development tools.
- Recognize differences between freelancing and employment showcase digital portfolios.
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Portfolio 1 (MDIA 3075) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- New Media Design and Web Development
Diploma Full-time
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