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HOMEWORK       1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7

LESSON #1 - INTRODUCTION
reading for lesson #1


Freelancing in the Web World
by Evany Thomas, WIRED

Using the Internet To Find A Job Online Tutorial

assignments for lesson #1
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check in
check in form
3/24 5  
meet the class
-- post a message on the message board and introduce yourself to the class - (requires the same username & password as check-in). Please read the "Introductions" topic authored by me, as an example.
3/24 10 view message archives
create a homework page
see details
3/24 10 view example

review an online article
see details

3/24 20 view example

set class goals
see details

3/24 10 view example

obtain a"student account"
see details at cis web site

3/24 na  

self-assessment quiz
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3/24 5  
VIEW HOMEWORK PAGE
TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSON #1 - 60

 

LESSON #2 - PLANNING CONTENT and PACKAGING
reading for lesson #2

Design Notes-Planning & Structure Imagine.com

Designing for the "other" platform Web Page Design for Designers

Portfolios To Win Today's Clients by Maria Piscopo, from e-Folio

Top 10 Technical Resume Writing Tips

assignments for lesson #2
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Portfolio Critique
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3/31 40 student examples
Site Storyboard & Narrative
see details
3/31 20 student examples
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TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSON #2 - 60
TOTAL CLASS POINTS = 120

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LESSONs #3 & #4 - SELF PROMOTION and PRODUCTION
reading for lessons #3 & 4

Not-so-good Design Checklist

So-much-better Design Checklist


assignments for lessons #3 & 4
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Self Promo, Job Objective, Opening Summary
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4/14 70 student examples
Portfolio First Draft
see details
4/14 30 student examples
VIEW HOMEWORK PAGE
TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSONS #3 & 4 = 100
TOTAL CLASS POINTS = 220

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LESSON #5 - PORTFOLIO CRITIQUES
reading for lesson #5

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assignments for lesson #5
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Portfolio Self Critique
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4/21 30 student examples
Critique of Classmates Portfolio
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4/21 30 student examples
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TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSONS #5 = 60
TOTAL CLASS POINTS = 280

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LESSON #6 - JOB RESEARCH
reading for lesson #6

Finding Jobs With Job Boards from SunOasis.com

Researching Companies Online

Researching Employers and Industries

Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Companies

Optional, but useful: Web Design Freelance Bootcamp Follow this link then listen to the "Web Design Freelance Bootcamp" podcast.

assignments for lesson #6
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Research Job Boards and Freelance Directories
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4/28 20 student examples
Company or Work Contract Research
see details

4/28 20 student examples
Continue to work on Portfolio
na na na
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TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSON #6 = 40
TOTAL CLASS POINTS = 320

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LESSON #7 - COVER LETTERS & FINAL DRAFT
reading for lessons #7

Covering Your Bases: Make Your Cover Letter Count
by Max Messmer, at Career Builder.com

Check your Portfolio Sites against the Final Portfolio grading criteria. See details below in Final Draft of Portfolio Site.

assignments for lesson #7
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Cover Letter or Advertising Flyer
see details


5/5 30 student examples
Final Draft of Portfolio Site
see details

5/5 350 student examples
VIEW HOMEWORK PAGE
TOTAL POINTS FOR LESSON #7 = 380
TOTAL CLASS POINTS = 700


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