Portfolio (VCDP 2490)
This course will prepare students to look for work in the competitive design industry. Students will select and refine past design projects and then create a professional design portfolio for both online and print formats. The course will also cover job search strategies that are important for graphic designers, including networking and self-promotion, and each student will create a personal job-search or self-promotion plan that will help them find the design work that suits them best.
Course code: VCDP 2490
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 54.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Completion of 42 program credits, or department permission. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
VCDP 2490 schedule for programs:
- GRDD
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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40557 | March 31, 2025 to April 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | LaChance, Jason |
60371 | August 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | LaChance, Jason |
Additional Information
- Personal branding
- Web- and print-based portfolio design
- Developing a personal schedule for a project including all milestones
- Career planning
- Job search strategies
- Job interview preparation
- Self-promotion and networking
- Professional social media presence
- Cover letters, resumes, and biographies
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.