Professional Image Development Syllabus for 2016-2017
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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
ISBN# 978-0-06-174023-7

(Optional) Wardrobe Strategy by Woodward-Morris, Suzie
ISBN-13# 978-0961647209

Supplies

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

Fabric tape measure (the type used for sewing) 

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

Computer with access to the Internet

Access to a printer

Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word, or Open Office, or Google Docs

Flash (Thumb) Drive

Student Performance

1. Discuss the importance of a strong positive visual image in the workplace. SCANS* Information C5
2. List and discuss the various elements of establishing and maintaining a positive visual image. SCANS* information C5
3. Demonstrate and understand the use of the color in selecting appropriate clothing and building a wardrobe. SCANS* Information C5-C7
4. Explain the relationship of appropriate behavior to success in a career. SCANS* Information C5-C7
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
6. Identify appropriate forms of behavior for various typical activities in a person's business life. SCANS* Information C9, C11-C14
7. Discuss the meaning of the word, "Appropriate" as it refers to dressing for any occasion. SCANS* Information C5-C7
8. List and define Suzie Woodward-Morris's "Seven Looks." SCANS* Information C5
9. Discuss the elements important in building a working wardrobe. SCANS* Information C5
10. Discuss "Wardrobe = Investment." SCANS* Information C5

*Meets Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

Information: Aquires and uses information

Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership

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

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

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 & ASSIGNMENTS: 

Quizzes and Tests will consist of true-false and multiple-choice questions.

Assignments are to be completed and submitted within the Blackboard online course by Sunday night of the week the assignment is due.

Final Exam in this course will be comprehensive.

Your final grade will be determined by your successful completion of all assigned work.

GRADING CRITERIA:

30% - “Emily Post” Quizzes

35% - Wardrobe Analysis Project – Feedback Assignments

10% - Wardrobe Analysis Project – Final Summary

15% - “Color Wheel and Color Key” and Seven Looks Tests

10% - FINAL EXAM

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You will be working on a semester-long Wardrobe Analysis Project which will count for 45% of your final grade. 

The 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 course logons and any assigned work being completed and submitted on time (just logging on without doing anything will not earn you any points). 

You are expected to invest at least as much time as you would in a traditional seated course.   A traditional three-semester-hour course meets three hours in class and requires an additional three 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.  Since this is an 8-week course you will need to double this number. 

NOTE:  Allocate 15-20 hours per week for this course and any other 8-week 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 based on any submitted work. 

LAST DATE TO WITHDRAW FROM THIS COURSE:

December 7 ^th

Calendar

Additional Information

This course is believed to be accessible for the hearing impaired and for those who use screen readers for the visually impaired. If you experience problems with accessibility, please contact your instructor.