Course Details
Course Code:
VSAR 100
Credits:
1
Calendar Description:
This course is designed to give students skills in presenting their work in a professional manner. Course objectives include learning how to write project statements, a curriculum vitae and to prepare a portfolio (both physical and digital).
Date First Offered:
2010-09-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 22
Seminars and Tutorials: 22
Total Weeks:
15
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
None
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
None
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Formatting documents:
- Statement of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Artist Statements
- Image List
Time management and planning:
- Budget proposals
- Taking photos and/or digital images for presentation
- Re-sizing digital files
- Portfolio arrangement and presentation
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Prepare a portfolio for submission towards a transfer program, gallery or other Art Institution
- Present their work in a professional manner
- Utilize effective writing and time management skills
- Write and format various documents needed in applying for transfer programs and grants
- Utilize basic computer skills, including Photoshop and Word Processing
Grading System:
Letters
Passing Grade:
C (60%)
Grading Weight:
Assignments: 65 %
Project: 25 %
Participation: 10 %
Number of Assignments:
10
Nature of Participation:
Portfolio (digital and physical)
Writing Assignments:
5 (stated above in course content)
Percentage of Individual Work:
100
Course Offered in Other Programs:
No
Supplies:
- Access to a computer, using Photoshop and Word Processing.
- A Portfolio case
- A memory stick and CD's for digital files and digital portfolio.
Text Books:
Optional - N/A, Reading will be articles provided by the instructor supported by Power Point Presentations.