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VCDP 2500: Graphic Design Work Experience
Effective date
September 2027
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
A work experience bridges the gap between education and industry and affords students the opportunity to explore career options through research and informational interviews. Students will gain industry experience through a mentorship placement in a professional environment. These opportunities can include working with a freelancer, working in in-house corporate environments or working in advertising, marketing and interactive agencies. Upon completion, students will deliver a final presentation to report on their work experience.
Credits
4.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
VCDP 2490.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate skills, knowledge, and interest effectively in a job interview
- Research a career path and develop a professional network
- Work within the culture, norms, and expectations of the design industry
- Request and respond to feedback
- Solve problems in real design projects
- Reflect on and professionally present a personal work experience
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 120
Total Hours: 130
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 120
Total Hours: 130
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, role-playing, work experience, research projects, and practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
|
Industry interview* *Students must successfully complete all components to achieve "S |
|
Other |
|
Work experience supervisor evaluation* *Students must successfully complete all components to achieve "S |
|
Assignments |
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Work experience report* *Students must successfully complete all components to achieve "S |
Course topics
- Professionalism
- Research and interviewing
- Responsibilities and goals
- Conflict resolution and decision making
- Client and workplace expectation management
- Project workflow for different environments
- Personal reflection
- Communication skills and professional presentations
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.