Catherine Hayes :: Instructional Site // WINTER 2008
INP 295: Overview
DUE DATES
1/31
Resume, 1st draft
2/7
Resume, 2nd draft
2/14
Resume, final draft
Cover Letter, 1st draft
Area of interest
2/21
Cover Letter, final draft
3/13
Portfolio wireframes
3/20
Portfolio design v1
3/27
Portfolio design v2
4/3
Portfolio design final
4/17
Portfolio coded templates
4/24
Portfolio beta
5/1
Portfolio exhibition
Prerequisites: At least 20 credits of INP classes at 100 level or above, minimum grade "C"
Description: This class prepares students for seeking employment in the Web design industry. Students will explore career options and gain experience in the job search process, including developing a resume and an online portfolio Web site. Consideration will also be given to freelance work and preparing bids for Web development work. Students will have the opportunity to interact with Web professionals working in various Web design roles.
- Explore career opportunities and professional development resources in their chosen area of Web design
- Develop a portfolio Web site showcasing their work
- Create a resume and cover letters for desired positions
- Interact with Web professionals currently in industry
- Examine freelance possibilities and develop sample bids for freelance work
- Practice interviewing and discuss interviewing best practices