PROD 451 - Professional Preparation for SM

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

In this class the students will study the content and presentation forms of the manager portfolio, production binders, resume and cover letter. The student will also advance his/her interview skills. Students will journal their professional development efforts and reflect on their progress weekly. Cover letters, resumes and portfolios (image and text) are created and edited. Ultimately, the intention of this course is to get the student's presentation package ready for future job applications. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior in the BFA Production Program. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Employ written communication skills in order to create/maintain and adjust his/her cover letter and resume. (2) Employ oral communication skills in order to interview with professionals in the field. (3) Locate, evaluate and use information effectively, ethically, and legally from a variety of traditional and digital formats to create/adjust and maintain his/her portfolio. (4) Discuss, analyze and find objective and subjective solutions to a variety of post graduation topics. (5) Research and analyze both economic and socio cultural differences in types of employment and location. (6) Research, analyze and interpret a variety of portfolio presentation styles and demonstrate originality and inventiveness in the creation of a portfolio.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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