DESGD 442
Portfolio
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Individualized portfolio development to prepare student for entrance into professional practice or graduate school.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Graphic design BFA majors only.
Title
Develop Self-Promotional Materials
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to develop self-promotional and marketing pieces for gaining employment.
Title
Portfolio Communication & Presentation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to communicate effectively about their portfolio work orally and in writing.
Title
Effective Critique
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate effective critiques of the visual and conceptual merits of their own and others' capstone projects and portfolios.
Title
Post-graduation strategy
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to research and articulate post-graduation strategy effectively, demonstrating a clear understanding of the graphic design industry and academy across the region and nation.
Title
Create Comprehensive & Targeted Portfolios
Learning Outcome
Students will assemble a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating design solutions created during their BFA major experience. Work should demonstrate mastery of program-level Graphic Design BFA learning outcomes.
Students will also compile a targeted professional portfolio that aligns with their post-graduation strategic goals.
Title
Plan & Complete Work Necessary for Final Portfolios
Learning Outcome
Students will plan and complete the work necessary to assemble their comprehensive and targeted portfolios.
Students will create individualized work plans to meet their post-graduation strategic goals by carefully assessing their overall portfolio needs, strengths, and weaknesses. This plan will include the work outlined in the other learning outcomes.
