Overview

This course expands on previous visual communication design knowledge and skills. Students will create a professional portfolio ready to present to employers while identifying and developing a project that fulfills capstone requirements. Throughout the course, students will establish connections to the design industry and its community of professionals. They will develop a personal brand identity that showcases their technical skills and design solutions. Students will apply to real job openings with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio, preparing them for a myriad of professional design careers.

Course Learning Objectives

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• CLO-1: Create a professional portfolio ready to present to employers.

• CLO-2: Identify and develop a project that fulfills capstone requirements.

• CLO-3: Establish connections to the design industry and its community of professionals.

• CLO-4: Develop a personal brand identity that showcases your technical skills and design solutions.

• CLO-5: Apply to real job openings with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

Prerequisites

• Prerequisites: senior standing; DESN 363; DESN 368.