MMC 230 - Self Promotion in a Virtual World
Credits: 2
2 Skills Lab Hours
Description
This course is designed to help students promote themselves in online communities, through social media, job postings and websites. Additionally, students prepare a portfolio for multimedia career opportunities. Students examine several approaches to presenting their work to potential employers. Students in the Multimedia program are encouraged to take this course in their last semester.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Organize previous web pieces into a portfolio format.
- Develop a resume according to suggested guidelines.
- Define the importance and effectiveness of a cover letter.
- Develop an online platform for the display of an individualized portfolio.
- Utilize social media in self-promotion.
Listed Topics
- Purpose of a portfolio
- Audience
- Delivery and format
- Optimizing
- Creating written content
- Techniques for collecting and preparing the portfolio
- Specialized portfolio design sites
- Job postings
- Social media
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/14/2020
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