DDSGN 230 Portfolio (5 credits)
Prerequisite DDSGN 160 and 170 with at least a 1.5 grade
Course Description
Integration of all aspects of digital design into the development of portfolio projects from concept to final production, along with employment strategies and long-term professional development.
Course Content
A. Project management
B. Portfolio development
C. Product evaluation
D. Interview preparation
E. Résumé/cover letters
F. Employment skills
G. Professional development
H. Ethics
Student Outcomes
1. Apply principles of selection, organization, production, design, and creative problem solving to portfolio creation.
2. Apply a variety of design principles and techniques–including still images (traditional and digital), video, layout design, web design, and animation–to produce a print, motion graphics, and an online interactive portfolio.
3. Evaluate the quality and design of components used by students and peers in creating portfolio projects.
4. Apply a variety of self-assessment tools and interview questions to prepare for a job interview.
5. Design a résumé reflecting a job objective, accomplishments, and education that is cohesive with the design of an online portfolio.
6. Research and discuss career-specific digital design topics to prepare for successful entry into the digital design career field.
7. Identify support systems available after graduation for networking and lifelong learning.
8. Demonstrate compliance with ethics related to the use of copyrighted material.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes: Create and maintain a portfolio to show potential employers their abilities. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Portfolio
B. Research paper
C. Individual/Group projects
D. Essay
E. Mock Job Interview
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