I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Portfolio Production

2. Course Prefix & Number:
GDES 2124

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to assemble and demonstrate design abilities by producing a portfolio and a resume to showcase skills. The portfolio may take a variety of forms from two dimensional to digital. Students will be required to participate in professional portfolio reviews. Planning for the graphic design business and job hunting will also be discussed.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• Demonstration
• Portfolio

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Graphic Design A.A.S.
Graphic Design Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Present a portfolio to an industry professional for review.
Utilize appropriate technology	Create professional mock-ups of design pieces using appropriate computer set-up and printers.
Apply ethical principles in decision-making	Manage proper planning and decisions for placement of design pieces within personal portfolio.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Assemble an effective portfolio suitable for interviews within the industry;
• Construct an appropriate resume;
• Discuss different business opportunities within the design industry;
• Create a digital portfolio to showcase a selection of work designed;
• Present a portfolio to an industry professional for review;
• Develop a personal viewpoint of aesthetics for design work;
• Perform professional presentation techniques;
• Determine appropriate design pieces to include in portfolio based on the job; and
• Present design pieces to industry professionals, demonstrating a clear understanding of the design process.

 

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Making a working portfolio
   • Reason for portfolios
   • Audience
   • Tone
   • Range
   • Organization
2. Types of portfolios
   • Presentations boxes
   • Cases
   • Books
   • Digital
   • Custom
3. Presenting a print portfolio
   • The order of work
   • Explanation process
   • Professional portfolio review
4. Preparing for job search
   • Resumes
   • Cover letters
   • Follow-up
5. Applying for jobs
   
   • Informational interview
   • Letters of intent
   • Gimic calls

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions