FST250 - Portfolio and Presentations

Subject Title
Portfolio and Presentations

Subject Description
In this subject, students will develop their skills and expertise to create a portfolio that showcases their abilities and creativity. Students will apply and integrate the knowledge gained from previous subjects and learn new technical skills to develop a portfolio that reflects their unique design projects. The subject will also cover how to document, edit, and present work in a professional and visually compelling manner. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates their skills and creativity, which they can use to showcase their work to potential employers or clients.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Develop a clear understanding of personal branding and the importance of goal setting in the creation of a professional portfolio.
2. Use effective brand promotion strategies and tactics to market their personal image and portfolio.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in photo editing techniques to enhance the visual appeal of their work.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and reflect on their design work.
5. Develop skills in written and verbal communication to articulate design choices in a clear and concise manner.
6. Explore digital portfolio formats and tools to create a portfolio that showcases their work.
7. Develop a comprehensive portfolio that showcases their abilities and creativity and conveys their personal brand.
8. Document and present their work in a professional and visually compelling manner.
9. Demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate and present their work.
10. Develop a portfolio that is adaptable and can be easily updated as content evolves.
 

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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