Portfolio Foundation

Course code VCDP 1290

Credit 4.0

Length 78.5 hours

Course outline View

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.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in the Visual Communications Design Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2 (60%).

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.