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VESD 1215: Animation and Design Portfolio
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Virtual Envi & Simulation Desg
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This culminating course guides students through creating a professional digital portfolio featuring refined projects from previous courses. Students will develop and implement a comprehensive portfolio strategy including planning, production, revision, and final publication of their work. The course emphasizes creating a dynamic "sizzle reel" video that showcases students' technical abilities and creative accomplishments for potential employers.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop an online portfolio plan by identifying target audiences, personal brand elements, and platform requirements.
- Curate portfolio content by selecting and organizing work samples that demonstrate technical skills and creative abilities.
- Demonstrate project management skills when revising existing projects and creating new content under deadline conditions.
- Create a dynamic "sizzle reel" video that showcases animation and design skills through engaging visual storytelling.
- Refine and finalize the portfolio by incorporating peer and instructor feedback to improve presentation quality.
- Launch and optimize the media portfolio by implementing search engine optimization and social media integration strategies.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
25 |
Revised project 1 |
|
Project |
25 |
Revised project 2 |
|
Project |
25 |
Revised project 3 |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Sizzle reel |
Course topics
- Introduction to Media Portfolios
- Portfolio Analysis and Conceptualization
- Content Selection and Preparation
- Time Management for Creative Projects
- Sizzle Reel Video Production
- Portfolio Revision and Feedback Integration
- Testing and Optimization
- Portfolio Launch and Maintenance
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.