September 2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
September 2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GA 286 - Portfolio Assessment


This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices associated with the preparation of portfolio creation and its importance in gaining employment in the design field. During this course, students have the opportunity to enhance their design skills by developing a visual identity and brand. They will also review and rework projects from previous classes and create a student portfolio. Emphasis in this course is placed not only on the content of the portfolio, but also on the preparation and presentation of the portfolio so that it meets professional standards. Student portfolios and presentations will undergo single-faculty review. Students will use this course to enhance their presentation and interview skills. Students who choose to continue their studies in the bachelor’s-degree programs will build upon these topics in their upper-level courses. 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisite: GA 245  or final semester (in the bachelor’s programs, this course is taken after completing GA 245 . In the associate’s degree programs, this course is taken in the final semester). Corequisite: None.