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PORTFOLIO DESIGN

Course
VICD404 - PORTFOLIO DESIGN
Department
Visual Communication Design - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

A strong professional portfolio can also provide an important foundation for the development of a successful future design career. With this in mind this course is designed for the students to develop and refine a body of design work that constitutes a professional visual communication design portfolio. The concept of what a portfolio and CV are and how they should be in order to fulfill their definitions. Organization of the order of works to be presented. Within the scope of the course professional issues related to the business of visual communication design are will also be discussed. Students are expected to used their knowledge that they learn in the precious courses.

PORTFOLIO DESIGN

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects
  2. 02 Create an effective professional portfolio book & web page
  3. 03 Design a self-identity packet that includes: business card, stationery, and resume
  4. 04 Process of job seeking, self-promotion and interviewing skills
  5. 05 Planning and scheduling your own work flow and time
  6. 06 Define critiquing skills for yourself and your colleagues

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction & Course Rules
Week 2 Introduce, demonstrate, and begin Project 1 - Resume
Week 3 Creating Social Media Accounts- Work on Resume
Week 4 Discuss Cover Letters - Work on Resume - Design Rework and Graphic Identity
Week 5 Introduce, demonstrate, and begin Project 2 - Behance
Week 6 Introduce, demonstrate, and begin Project 3 - Portfolio - Discuss Freelancing
Week 7 Midterm Week
Week 8 Midterm Week
Week 9 Continue portfolio design with critics on exam
Week 10 Using mock ups for creating effective portfolio
Week 11 Work on Canva site and portfolio pages
Week 12 Continue adding works on portfolio and material selecting
Week 13 Continue adding works on portfolio for finalizing
Week 14 Final Portfolio: Interactive & Printed
Week 15 Final

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Building Design Portfolios, by Sara Eisenman, Rockport Publishers
  2. 02 Flaunt, by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin VIt, UnderConsideration
  3. 03 Masters of Design-Logo & Identity, Sean Adams, Rockport, 2008
  4. 04 Lecturer's own notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects
  2. L02 Create an effective professional portfolio book & web page
  3. L03 Design a self-identity packet that includes: business card, stationery, and resume
  4. L04 Process of job seeking, self-promotion and interviewing skills
  5. L05 Planning and scheduling your own work flow and time
  6. L06 Define critiquing skills for yourself and your colleagues

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
  2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
  3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
  4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
  5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
  6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
  7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
  8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
  9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - -
L06 - - - - - - - - - -