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.
Prerequisites
Completion of 42 program credits, or department permission.
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What you will learn
- 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
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40855 |
March 30, 2026 to April 23, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.