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Spring 2026 Course Syllabus
Course: RTVB-2340 (Section: 1, CRN: 10672) Portfolio Development |
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| Instructor | Robert Sterling | ||||||||
| sterlingra@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6547 | ||||||||
| Office | Performing Arts Center - Room: 142 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 2:30pm Friday 10:00am - 11:00am |
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| Description | Preparation and presentation of a portfolio suitable for employment in the media industry. This course is intended to be taken in the last semester. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | Create and present a media portfolio; and identify industry requirements for employment including skills, attitudes, and behaviors. | ||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills – Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
1. Course Introduction, syllabus review 3. Refining Your Source Material: Learning to curate and improve your original work to prepare your portfolio 4. Using References: Taking inspiration from other portfolios in similar fields to improve your own portfolio’s quality 5. Sizzle Reels: Creating short form videos and audio clips to show off the highlights of your work 6. Production Value: Utilizing graphics overlays, music, or voiceover to enhance your portfolio or refine its message |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 – None Week 2 – None Week 3 – Portfolio Assignment 1 Due Week 4 – None Week 5 – None Week 6 – Portfolio Assignment 2 Due Week 7 – Portfolio Assignment 3 Due Week 8 – None Week 9 – (Spring Break) Week 10 – Portfolio Assignment 4 Due Week 11 – None Week 12 – None Week 13 – None Week 14 – Portfolio Assignment 5 Due Week 15 – None Week 16 – Final Project Due Week 17 – (No Class due to the semester ending before Friday) |
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| Final Exam Date | May 8, 2026 - 2:00 PM Through May 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Assignments – 50% Weekly Class & Blackboard Participation – 20% Final Project – 30% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Students can email me at any time and I will be available during my office hours if an in-person discussion is desired. All grades will be available on blackboard. No late work will be accepted. Cell Phone Policy - Please put cell phones out of sight and on mute during all class times. Using cell phones during class times is distracting to other students, if you must take a call or make a call, please go into hallway to do so. If there are repeated violations you will be dismissed from class for that day and counted as absent. |
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| Attendance Policy |
After TWO unexcused absences, each unexcused absence will result in a reduction of one letter grade. THREE unexcused absences means the highest letter grade acheiveable will be a B. FOUR unexcused absences means the highest letter grade achievable will be a C. FIVE unexcused absences means the highest letter grade achievable will be a D. Any excused absences must be communicated to the instructor via email BEFORE the missed class, or in case of an emergency ASAP. Anyone arriving later than 10 minutes will be listed as tardy. Two tardies = absent. Anyone arriving later than 15 minutes will be listed as absent. Unexcused Absence = Anything within the students control; doctor appointments, traffic etc. Excused Absence = Anything outside of the students control communicated in advance to the instructor and accepted at the instructor's discretion. |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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