ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development

3 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of college lab weekly; one term
Refine and present original works in a professional digital portfolio to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university, secure an internship, or begin an entry-level position. Emphasis is placed on researching opportunities while selecting, improving, and presenting work. Through peer critiques, mock interviews, and presentations, students develop critical thinking skills and learn to communicate their creative vision effectively.

Prerequisite(s): Twelve credit hours of ART courses, including at least two of the following courses: ART 106 , ART 155 , ART 157 , ART 160 , ART 161 , ART 166 , or ART 170 .

Note: This course is intended for students in the Media Production, Graphic and Web Design, Game Art or Game Development degrees in their final term of the program.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Investigate transfer schools, internships, and job opportunities to align portfolio content with professional and academic expectations and student goals.
Select, organize, and refine original work to create a cohesive and conceptually strong digital portfolio.
Compose clear, reflective documentation that articulates the concept, process, and intent behind each portfolio piece.
Apply written and oral feedback to improve creative work, demonstrating analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Professionally present a polished digital portfolio using appropriate digital tools, file formats, and multimedia techniques.
Prepare written promotion materials such as artists statements, transfer essays, and resumes to support their visual work.
Prepare for in-person and remote interviews and presentations of their portfolio.