This course empowers students to critically assess their existing body of work and craft a professional portfolio that bridges their academic experience with current industry standards in visual communication design. Under faculty mentorship, students will identify opportunities to revise or enhance selected projects, ensuring their portfolio showcases commercially viable and industry-aligned work. The curriculum emphasizes strategic career positioning, personal branding, and professional presentation skills. Through reflective exercises, peer discussions, and market analysis, students will map their unique skills to industry demands and develop a career plan. By the end of the course, students will present a curated portfolio that effectively communicates their value to potential employers or clients.
Prerequisites
DCOM 2105, DCOM 2110, DCOM 2120.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Portfolio curation and development
- Strategic career positioning and personal branding
- Market analysis and networking strategies
- Digital and physical portfolio formats
- Client targeting and professional case study development
- Industry engagement and communication skills
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.