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Portfolio for Animation Course Description The capstone, final course focused on polishing portfolio content, Prerequisites 3D Production, and either - 3D Modeling & Rendering 2, or - 3D Animation 2

Course Syllabus Portfolio for Animation Syllabus

Course Schedule Week 1 Lecture: Introductions; Using Portfolio Feedback Assignment – Top 10 List of Studios & Positions to Apply For Portfolio Review Week Lecture: Animation Job Markets; Trade Zines (paper/ online) Assignment - Article Report Week 2 In-class Discussion: Article Report Lecture: Industry Overview - Markets, Studios, & Jobs Assignment – Industry Idol Biograp Week 3 In-class Discussion: Industry Idol Biography Lecture: Portfolio Packaging Guidelines Assignment – Portfolio Packaging Assignment – Studio Report Week 4 Lecture: Guest Lecturer or Movie Filed Trip(industry pending) Assignment – Film Report Week 5 Lecture: Resumes & Cover Letters Assignment – Resume & Cover Letter Week 6 Float Week 7 Lecture: Demo Reels (making DVDs) Assignment – Demo Reel Week 8 Lecture: Website Domain/Hosting Assignment – Website Week 9 Lecture: Online Media/ YouTube Channel Assignment – YouTube Channel Week 10 Float Week 11 Lecture: Contracting & DBAs Assignment – Freelance Budget & DBA Week 12 Lecture: Portfolio Presentation & Interview Techniques Assignment – Interview Packet Mock Interviews Week 13 Float Week 14 Lecture: Portfolio Contents (printing resume, portfolio contents sheet, screen shots, comp sheet) Assignment – Printouts Week 15 Portfolios DUE Week 16 FINAL Portfolio Review Lecture: Class Post-Mortem (closing course and program review)