DAR 288 - Digital Arts Business and Portfolio Capstone

2 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 2 lab periods

Production of professional quality digital arts portfolio with a focus on extended, in-depth study of the digital art industry and work environment. Includes professional design relationships, current digital arts tools and processes, interviews, and presentation of portfolios.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 112 , DAR 122 , DAR 221 , and DAR 226 .

1. Design, develop, and produce a professional quality digital art portfolio.
2. Describe professional design relationships. 
3. Identify and practice current digital tools, workflow routines, creative and professional processes.
4. Identify communication skills needed in an interview. 
5. Present a portfolio in current media format.

1. Develop concepts and specifications for professional quality portfolio
2. Explore various materials
3. Explore various media for presentation

 II. Professional Design Relationships

1. Create digital art projects following professional workflows
2. Professional design relationships: practices, workflow, ethics

III. Current Digital Art Tools and Processes

1. Explore current digital arts tools
2. Assemble and publish creative projects using current digital tools
3. Create copies of portfolio presentations for distribution
4. Publishing and presenting projects in professional environment

 IV. Interviews

1. Personal image
2. Researching companies
3. Communication skills

V. Presentation of Portfolios

1. Preparing portfolio presentations for print and interactive media
2. Presenting creative digital projects to clients in professional environment