Professional Image Development Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

BMGT-1373-001 Professional Image Development

Prerequisites

Course Description

Study of how image affects success in the business world. Emphasis on visual and behavioral images created by our clothing choices and our understanding and use of appropriate business and social behavior.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Emily Post's Etiquette 18th Edition, Manners For A New World, by Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning
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\ Suzie Woodward-Morris' Wardrobe Strategy (you will get a free copy from Anne Nail)

Supplies

3 X 5 Index cards (lined or unlined, one or more packages)

Fabric tape measure (used for sewing) 

Loose leaf notebook for organizing notes, handouts, assignments, etc.

Student Performance

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1. \ Discuss the importance of a strong positive visual image in the workplace. SCANS* Information C5
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2. \ List and discuss the various elements of establishing and maintaining a positive visual image. SCANS* information C5
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3. \ Demonstrate and understand the use of the color in selecting appropriate clothing and building a wardrobe. SCANS* Information C5-C7
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4. \ Explain the relationship of appropriate behavior to success in a career. SCANS* Information C5-C7
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5. \ Discuss the importance of understanding how the fashion industry influences what and how we buy clothing and how the individual consumer should utilize that understanding. SCANS* Information C5-C7
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6. \ Identify appropriate forms of behavior for various typical activities in a person's business life. SCANS* Information C9, C11-C14
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7. \ Discuss the meaning of the word "appropriate" as it refers to dressing for any occasion. SCANS* Information C5-C7
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8. \ List and define Suzie Woodward-Morris's "Seven Looks." SCANS* Information C5
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9. \ Discuss the elements important in building a working wardrobe. SCANS* Information C5
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10. \ Discuss "wardrobe = investment." SCANS Information C5
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\ *Meets Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

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\ Information: Aquires and uses information

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\ Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership

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\ Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources. (time, money, materials, facilities, and human resources)

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\ Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes and knows how to learn and reason.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:

                           90-100%           A Excellent

                           80-89%             B Above Average, Very Good

                           70-79%             C Average, Good

                           60-69%             D Poor, but passing

                           Below 60%        F Failing

EXAMINATIONS:  Pretests, Quizes and Tests will consist of true-false and multiple choice questions.

Assignments are to be completed and submitted within the Blackboard online course.

The Final Examination in this course will be comprehensive.

Your final grade will be determined by your successful completion of all assigned work. You will be working on a semester long Wardrobe Analysis Project which will count for 45% of your final grade.  Details will be announced in class. 

Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Since this is an online course, attendance is tracked through your logons and your getting your assigned work completed on time (just loging on without doing anything will not earn you any points).  You are expected to invest approximately the same amount of time as you would in a traditional seated class.   A traditional three semester hour course meets three hours in class and requires an additional two hours of study time outside of class for each hour spent in class (for a total of 9 hours per week).  You should treat this class as you would any other college course.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:  It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the Registrar’s Office.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester. 

April 24th is the last date to withdraw or to change from credit to audit.

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