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
- 01 Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects
- 02 Create an effective professional portfolio book & web page
- 03 Design a self-identity packet that includes: business card, stationery, and resume
- 04 Process of job seeking, self-promotion and interviewing skills
- 05 Planning and scheduling your own work flow and time
- 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
- 01 Building Design Portfolios, by Sara Eisenman, Rockport Publishers
- 02 Flaunt, by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin VIt, UnderConsideration
- 03 Masters of Design-Logo & Identity, Sean Adams, Rockport, 2008
- 04 Lecturer's own notes
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects
- L02 Create an effective professional portfolio book & web page
- L03 Design a self-identity packet that includes: business card, stationery, and resume
- L04 Process of job seeking, self-promotion and interviewing skills
- L05 Planning and scheduling your own work flow and time
- L06 Define critiquing skills for yourself and your colleagues
Program Outcomes
- P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
- P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
- P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
- P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
- P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
- P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
- P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
- 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |