ART 470 Portfolio
PORTFOLIO (1)
This course is for graduating seniors in their last year of study. The class affords the graduating student guidance to build a presentation of their works accumulated over their career focusing in the fine arts, or graphic design. Under the guidance of the studio faculty, students will select and refine their work to create a graduating portfolio in different presentation methods, write artist statements, write resumes, hone interviewing skills and create finished portfolios that meet the targeted institutions/markets. Students will meet on a weekly basis for demonstrations and related topics dealing with artists’ statements, resume development, presentation and portfolio development. It is assumed that the student taking this class is motivated and mature to work at times under time constraints. The portfolio class is not for generating new works’, however, students are free to do so, on their own. Attendance is mandatory for all demonstrations and workshops. Students must attend all art department functions; roundtable discussions, artists’ lectures, gallery openings, departmental trips, etc. This class in NOT offered during the summer.
Prerequisites: All students must have permission from the Chair.