EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _COMMUNICATION, MEDIA & THEATRE ARTS_____COLLEGE: ARTS & SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: ___MELANIE SCHUESSLER____________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
7-0032
CONTACT EMAIL:
MSCHUESS@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM_______FALL______YEAR_____2011______
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation industry is predicted to grow 15% by 2018 according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (second only to the field of Healthcare and Social Assistance). The impetus for creating this class in
the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts is, quite simply, to capitalize on the growth of this
field and create a multidisciplinary program of study that will give students a solid foundation to work in
today’s entertainment industry.
Due to the nature of technology and design work for the entertainment industry, portfolio development and
maintenance is of utmost importance. Many jobs in this field are temporary in nature, consisting of a single show or
event. Therefore, the portfolio may be used several times every year in pursuit of the next job. Both paper- and
digital-format portfolios are currently necessary, and each has different requirements. Learning the design, creation,
and presentation of both paper and digital portfolios is crucial for our students to be competitive as industry
professionals.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number:
CTAR 268
2. Course Title:
Portfolio Development
3. Credit Hours:
1
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No____X__
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
Techniques for design, creation, and presentation of a portfolio for use in the entertainment design and technology
industry.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On Campus
X
Off Campus
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
X
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
9. Concurrent Prerequisites: Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by
Subject Code, Number and Title.)
10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course.
(List by Subject Code, Number
and Title.)
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
X
College of Education
Yes
No
X
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates_______
All graduate students____
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
X
Masters
Junior
X
Specialist
Senior
X
Doctoral
Second Bachelor____X____
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
Low GPA Admit_______
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for
Graduate Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs
of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register
for 600-level courses
d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
No
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
X
X
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If
this course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes
No
X*
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
*It will be a requirement in the proposed “Entertainment Design and Technology” major and minor.
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
X
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
X
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Based upon current enrollment trends, our instructional resources (faculty, staff, full/part-time lecturers), equipment, and
established course offering patterns are sufficient to add this course to the theatre curriculum.
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ____29______
Against ____0______
Abstentions ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
8/21/12
Date
Department Head/School Director Signature
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
Portfolio Development
CTAR 268
Professor
Melanie Schuessler
102 Quirk
mschuess@emich.edu
487-0032 or 487-3440
Office hours
Monday 10:30-12:00
Wednesday 11:30-1
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-10:30
or by appointment
Textbook
Developing and Maintaining a Design-Tech Portfolio by Rafael Jaen
Supplies
You will need supplies for a paper and a digital portfolio, but what these are will depend on how you choose to format your work.
Course Description
In this course, you will learn techniques for the design, creation, and presentation of a portfolio for use in the entertainment design and
technology industry.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the uses of portfolios in interviews and as record-keeping. Students will analyze the pros and cons of various portfolio
formats. Students will present their work professionally. Students will create a professional-quality résumé and CV. Students will create
and present a paper portfolio. Students will create and present a digital portfolio.
Assignments and Grading
Each assignment or test has a point value; the total of all assignments added together is 1000.
Point value Assignment
100
Participation
100
Resumé and CV
200
Paper Portfolio
200
Digital Portfolio
175
Presentation of Paper Portfolio
175
Presentation of Digital Portfolio
50
Self-evaluation
1000
Total divided by 10 is your final grade
Late assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late assignments will be worth half of their original
point value if turned in within one week of the due date. Assignments later than one week will not be accepted. In-class presentations
cannot be made up.
Participation: Students are expected to participate in class exercises, maintain classroom behavior that will not be disruptive to learning,
and treat other students and the instructor with respect. Stay awake, turn off your phone, and take notes instead of texting or answering your
email. Failure to participate or maintain appropriate behavior will cause your participation grade to drop.
Disability Policy: If you have a documented disability that affects your work in this (or any other) class, the Disability Resource Center can
provide support for you. Call them at (734) 487-2470 to make necessary arrangements to ensure you success in this course.
Code of Academic Conduct: Engaging in academic dishonesty in any form with respect to examinations, course assignments, research
projects, grades, and/or academic records, including, but not limited to cheating, falsification, or plagiarism will not be tolerated in this
course.
Lateness/Absence Policy
I expect you to be present and on time for this class. We have very few class meetings, so your success will rely on your consistent
attendance and your attention.
Absences will cause your participation grade to drop 40 points each time. More than two absences will result in a conference with me so
that we can discuss whether you can still pass the class.
Schedule
WEEK 1
Introduction to class, class policies
What is a portfolio, and why should you have one?
For next class, read chapters 1 and 2
WEEK 2
Development techniques, supplies and formats
For next class, read chapters 3, 4, and 5
WEEK 3
Organization, types of portfolios, cautionary tales
For next class, read chapters 11 and 12, develop of list of items for your portfolio
WEEK 4
Résumés, CVs, and business cards
For next class, read chapters 13 and 16
Due: portfolio list
WEEK 5
Presenting a paper portfolio
Due: Résumé and CV
For next class, read chapter 15
WEEK 6
Interviewing
WEEK 7
Assessment of portfolio materials
For next class, read chapter 6
Due: bring in materials for your portfolios
WEEK 8
Designing Digital Portfolios
For next class, read chapters 7 and 8
WEEK 9
Creating Digital Portfolios
For next class, read chapters 9 and 10
WEEK 10
Presenting a digital portfolio
WEEK 11
Critique of Paper Portfolios
Due: Paper Portfolio
WEEK 12
Formal presentations of Paper Portfolio, critique of presentation
WEEK 13
Critique of Digital Portfolios
Due: Digital Portfolio
WEEK 14
Formal presentations of Digital Portfolio, critique of presentation
For final, read chapter 14
Final Exam period: Self-critique due, final feedback
Bibliography
Baron, Cynthia. Designing a Digital Portfolio. Indianapolis: New Riders Press, 2009.
Bender, Diane. Design Portfolios: Moving from Traditional to Digital. New York: Fairchild Books, 2008.
Clazie, Ian. Creating Your Digital Portfolio: the Essential Guide to Showcasing Your Design Work Online. Cincinnati: HOW, 2010.
DiMarco, John. Web Portfolio Design and Applications. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishers, 2006.
Eisenman, Sara. Building Design Portfolios: Innovative Concepts for Presenting Your Work. Gloucester, MA: Rockport, 2008.
Hartnell-Young, Elizabeth, and Maureen Morriss. Digital Portfolios: Powerful Tools for Promoting Professional Growth and Reflection.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2007.
Jaen, Rafael. Developing and Maintaining a Design-Tech Portfolio: A Guide For Theatre, Film & TV. New York: Focal Press, 2006.
Keller, Maura. Design Matters: Portfolios 01: An Essential Primer for Today’s Competitive Market. Beverly, MA: Rockport, 2010.
Linton, Harold. Portfolio Design. New York: W.W. Norton, 2000.
McKenna, Anne T. Digital Portfolio: 26 Design Portfolios Unzipped. Gloucester, MA: Rockport, 2000.
Supon Design Group. The Right Portfolio for the Right Job. New York: Madison Square Press, 1994.
Tain, Linda. Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers. New York: Fairchild, 2010.
Thomas, Jeff. Shooting Actors: Performance Photography with a Digital Camera. Santa Rosa, CA: Jeff Thomas, 2010.
Ziegler, Kathleen, Nick Greco. Portfolios online : digital and graphic designer's websites. New York: Dimension Illustrators, 2001.