Research and Professional Practices in New Media and Design

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Create a supportive community within the class through discussions, shared activities and shared goals.
• Foster effective communication and interpersonal skills for professional success in creative industries.
• Discover and implement personal values and goals in career decision-making and planning.
• Develop job search strategies and utilize industry-specific resources to find employment opportunities aligned with career aspirations.
• Understand the utility and purpose of cover letters and resumes to skillfully communicate one’s professional alignment with specific job opportunities.
• Develop familiarity with professional fine arts resources including access to funding, commissions, residencies, collaborations, and exhibitions.
• Create a professional portfolio that is industry specific and that effectively showcases concepts, skills, and creative work.
• Prepare for job interviews through comprehensive preparation, including mock interviews and feedback sessions.
• Explore entrepreneurship and freelancing in the creative industry, including business models, pricing strategies, contract negotiation, and client relationships.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
50 assignments	2%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93.0%	A
90.0-92.9%	A-
87.0-89.9%	B+
83.0-86.9%	B
80.0-82.9%	B-
77.0-79.9%	C+
73.0-76.9%	C
70.0-72.9%	C-
60.0-69.9%	D
<60.0%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.