Course

10207143 Animation Portfolio
Course Information
Description
Each student finalizes a series of animations and other artwork to be posted online highlighting his/her capabilities. The collection is targeted to potential employers and/or to four-year animation degree programs for further education. In addition, each student prepares a professional level 2D portfolio and a personal ID package (stationary, business cards, etc.) and is required to participate in the year-end portfolio show in conjunction with other art degree programs.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Determine professional persona to be conveyed to potential employers
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Written product identifies the primary job title that an art portfolio will target
    Written product lists the required skills needed to apply for the targeted job title
    Written product lists optional or secondary skills that an art portfolio should include to maximize employment potential

  2. Design a marketing logo
    Assessment Strategies
    Projects
    Criteria
    Logo is easily identifiable when viewed in a black and white format
    Logo works well when viewed in a circular frame/mask
    Logo supports the primary skill you want to be associated with your professional persona

  3. Organize your strongest work
    Assessment Strategies
    One-on-One Reviews
    Criteria
    Selected samples reflect a diverse variety of work
    Presentation of work contains organized files
    Presentation of work contains clearly articulated project outcomes
    Selected work has a clear concept with the potential for a high level of finish to reflect industry standards

  4. Produce a professional art portfolio
    Assessment Strategies
    Projects
    Criteria
    Primary and secondary art skills are presented in video format
    Demo reel is no less than 30 seconds and no longer than 2 minutes in length
    3rd party content is properly credited during or at the end of the demo reel

  5. Complete a cover letter and resume
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Cover letter targets a specific company
    Cover letter outlines what makes the applicant worth hiring
    Resume and cover letter are formatted effectively and free of spelling errors

  6. Build an online presence
    Assessment Strategies
    Projects
    Criteria
    Demo reel is accessible from a video streaming website such as Youtube.com or vimeo.com
    Non-video portfolio content is accessible online through a custom website or an art focused website such as artstation.com
    Course resume is accessible online