DIMA 2810 - Portfolio Development

4.5 Credits

Students in this DIMA graphic design capstone course will create a comprehensive final portfolio by revising projects from previous courses and/or creating new work. Students also practice job-seeking skills specific to the profession and requires students to create an identity suitable for job seeking.

Prerequisites: (1) DIMA 2310

Lecture Hours: 3.5
Lab Hours: 3.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Create a comprehensive and professional identity system suitable for seeking employment.
Select projects from previous classes that will comprise a professional portfolio according to industry expectations for entry-level employment.
Revise selected projects and/or create additional work as needed for final portfolio.
Create final portfolio that showcases design skills, and reflects design style and career goals.
Present a portfolio to a professional creative.
Participate in a portfolio review.
Implement job seeking techniques specific to the professional creative industry.
Explain the basics of financial and contractual issues with regard to self-employment and employment within the creative industry.

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