This course empowers students to critically assess their existing body of work and craft a professional portfolio that bridges their academic experience with current industry standards in visual communication design. Under faculty mentorship, students will identify opportunities to revise or enhance selected projects, ensuring their portfolio showcases commercially viable and industry-aligned work. The curriculum emphasizes strategic career positioning, personal branding, and professional presentation skills. Through reflective exercises, peer discussions, and market analysis, students will map their unique skills to industry demands and develop a career plan. By the end of the course, students will present a curated portfolio that effectively communicates their value to potential employers or clients.
Prerequisites
DCOM 2105, DCOM 2110, DCOM 2120.
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What you will learn
- Portfolio curation and development
- Strategic career positioning and personal branding
- Market analysis and networking strategies
- Digital and physical portfolio formats
- Client targeting and professional case study development
- Industry engagement and communication 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.