CDEV013 - Career and Learning Portfolio - Completion

Course Description

Focuses on creating a video resume to showcase professional skills, experiences, and personal growth. Explores the benefits of video resumes, storytelling techniques, and video design, while enhancing digital literacy. Includes practical exercises to produce a video resume that highlights development throughout the program, suitable for career and learning portfolios.

This course runs in parallel with the concurrent CDEV042 course.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:  

• Understand the purpose and benefits of video resumes in the job search process.  
• Identify key components and best practices for creating an effective video resume.  
• Conduct a self-assessment to identify personal skills and experiences.  
• Reflect on how these skills and experiences can be effectively showcased in a video resume.  
• Develop a storyboard to plan the structure and content of the video resume.  
• Organize key points and create a cohesive narrative for the video.  
• Learn essential filming techniques, including lighting, framing, and audio quality.  
• Apply best practices for recording professional-quality video footage.  
• Use video editing software to compile and refine video footage.  
• Incorporate visual and audio elements to enhance the overall presentation.  
• Ensure the final video resume is polished and professional.  
• Present the completed video resume to peers or instructors for feedback.  
• Reflect on the process and outcomes of creating the video resume.  
• Identify areas for improvement and plan for future video projects. 

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:  

• Recognize the value of video resumes in the job search process. 
• Showcase your skills and experiences effectively through a video format. 
• Plan, structure, and produce a professional video resume. 
• Enhance your digital literacy and creative presentation abilities. 
• Apply techniques to create engaging and visually appealing content. 
• Reflect on your work and identify ways to improve future projects.