BCM101: Business Communications (24 Hours)

Business Communications is designed to help students effectively communicate their skill sets to potential employers in today's workplace. They will understand how to design and create a professional resume with a coverletter. They will also learn what their qualifications are, how to impress potential employers, how to research potential employers, as well as how to use industry database listings to find jobs. Students will also create a professional DVD/CD portfolio.

Admissions requirements:
Recording Arts Program Students must successfully complete: AUD101, AUD201, AUD301 & AUD401 & BOM101

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Courses within our Recording Arts Program may not be taken on an individual basis. Most of the courses have prerequisites. Acceptance into the Recording Arts Program is determined by the School Director and/or the Admissions Director. Only students who complete the Recording Arts Program are eligible for Job Placement assistance. Contact an Admissions Representative for more information at 866-498-1122.)

Performance Objectives :

Identify and create a professional resume and cover letter.

Identify what will impress potential employers

Identify and understand how to read a job advertisement carefully

Name and describe what their qualifications are.

Understand why it is important to learn about companies before preparing a cover letter.

Analyze and implement industry database listings to find potential employers.

Construct a professional DVD/CD Portfolio.

 

Weely Content Outline:

Week 1: Understand the Resume

Week 2: Designing the Resume

Week 3: Understanding the cover letter

Week 4: Typical Resume Layouts

Week 5: Understanding Industry Listings Databases

Week 6: How to interview with potential employers

Week 7: Constructing the Porfolio

Week 8: Constructing the Portfolio

Check Upcoming Class Schedule for Dates/Times

Audio Engineering & Studio Techniques /Business of Music / Mixing Mastering & Post Production Audio / Producer & Songwriter Workshop/ Live Sound Reinforcement / Business Communications