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VCDP 1290: Portfolio Foundation
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students will individually select from the year a number of design projects and learn how to effectively showcase their design work through a variety of formats and mediums. They will build and develop their own brand identity to aid in the planning and execution of their portfolios, considering audience and communication avenues throughout. In addition to learning how to write and develop a professional resume and cover letter, students will learn the importance of self-promotion and networking in a global, digital environment while adhering to industry standard professional guidelines.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Visual Communications Design Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2 (60%).
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a self-directed schedule for portfolio completion
- Review a portfolio effectively through critiques to gain a better understanding of real-world expectations
- Refine personal work portfolio selections
- Customize personal portfolio selections for multiple media
- Create a personal brand identity and apply to various media
- Design and write a cover letter and resume
- Build a professional network
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 62.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 16
Total Hours: 78.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 16
Total Hours: 78.5
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
weekly assignments, includes in-class work and group assignments |
|
Project |
30 |
final project |
|
Lab Work |
20 |
work in progress, project time management |
|
Participation |
10 |
participation and attendance |
Course topics
- PORTFOLIO • Portfolio selections for multiple media • Personal brand identity • Portfolio design and development • Web portfolio content development
- SELF PROMOTION • Social media portfolio promotion • Principles of professionalism and ethics • Cover letter and resume design
- EMPLOYMENT • Employment search • Networking • Interview skills
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.