10104182Portfolio Presentation
Course Information
Description
This course includes a variety of methods to searching for a position in the Fashion industry. Exploration both on and off line will be used to create a portfolio of your personal and academic accomplishments. Mock interviews will be video taped to present your portfolio. A personalized approach includes resume writing and personal correspondence.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Create a portfolio of accomplishments using a variety of methods
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a portfolio in pdf format on a disk and in hard copy
    Criteria
    Portfolio has a cover page
    Portfolio includes a table of contents
    Portfolio includes a minimum of four projects
    Portfolio includes your resume
    Portfolio is on a virus free disk
    Portfolio is in hard copy in a professional cover according to standards

  2. Distinguish between the various ethics, laws and tactics in a chosen part of the fashion and retail industry
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing a written response to a case study
    Criteria
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  3. Analyze and show progress in self-assessment in career readiness and professional development in the fashion and retail industry
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing assessment on your skills inventory
    by completing an assessment on your role play
    by completing an assessment on your resume
    by completing an assessment on your videotaped interview
    by completing an assessment on your portfolio
    by completing an assessment on career readiness
    by completing an assessment on professional development
    by completing a written product on career readiness and professional development
    Criteria
    assessment includes three strengths and why they are strengths
    assessment includes three areas for improvement and what steps you will take to make those improvements
    assessment includes an insight gained during this process
    assessment includes the required criteria to be assessed
    written product fulfills a clear purpose for career readiness and professional development
    written product reflects accurate analysis of the target audience of industry and self
    written product shows evidence of logical critical thinking as outlined
    written product follows an effective organizational plan as outlined
    written product follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components as outlined
    written product exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  4. Distinguish key factors important in a comprehensive job search and the keys to effective networking in the fashion and retail industry
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a professional resume
    by creating a cover letter
    by creating a thank you letter
    by creating a reference list
    by creating a personal marketing plan
    Criteria
    Products are in professional format
    Products follow guidelines given in class

  5. Participate in role playing to assess / support portfolio development for the fashion and retail industry
    Assessment Strategies
    by role playing an interview with another student
    Criteria
    you complete an SII for that student
    you obtain a written feedback form on your role play

  6. Present your portfolio
    Assessment Strategies
    by presenting a portfolio to the rest of the class
    by creating a hard copy portfolio of the work you have completed in the program
    by creating and presenting an electronic presentation
    Criteria
    you present information in a style and tone consistent with the audience's level of interest and level of knowledge or understanding
    delivery is extemporaneous
    delivery holds audience attention; you are energetic and enthusiastic
    your voice inflection, volume, and rate are appropriate for the content
    your nonverbal communication is consistent with your verbal message
    you maintain eye contact with audience
    you use acceptable language
    presentation purpose is clear
    introduction includes an attention getter that grabs the audience's attention
    introduction includes an overview of the main points
    main points are clear and concise
    each main point is proven using a variety of supporting material
    sufficient supporting material is used to persuade the audience
    conclusion includes a summary of the main points
    you introduce and use the visual aid appropriately
    visual aid (including any words or pictures on the visual) is large enough to be seen by the audience
    visual aid includes only one main idea
    visual aid is visible to all members of the audience
    TECHNICAL
    presentation includes a minimum of 4 projects
    presentation includes a variety of text, graphics, clip art, and sounds
    presentation has a professional look with an overall graphic theme
    presentation slides are visually neat and incorporate a variety of layouts
    slide uses text, graphics, sounds and transitions that complement the information being shared
    presentation fonts and transitions are consistent from slide to slide
    presentation sounds add to the overall show; not detract from it
    graphics and clip art are visually appealing; not overdone
    CONTENT
    presentation includes a clear introduction, body and conclusion
    the amount of information presented is sufficient for the topic
    information is well-researched, well-written and well-organized
    information is directly related to the topic
    information is relevant and interesting
    you deliver information clearly according to the criteria
    portfolio includes a cover page and a table of contents