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. 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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. 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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.