DES 414 - Portfolio


Description: Curation of an interactive, professional portfolio that synthesizes research, accessibility, execution quality, and project management. Students develop case studies, align content to industry expectations, and prepare supportive professional materials to help them seek employment.

Prerequisites: DES 413 (may be taken concurrently)

Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Portfolio strategy
  2. Alignment of visual direction to desired audience
  3. Project selection
  4. Case study development
  5. Visual narrative and sequencing
  6. Documentation of process and outcomes
  7. Professional writing for designers
  8. Presentation and interviewing skills
  9. Digital presence and application materials
  10. Feedback integration and refinement
  11. Historical and contemporary references
  12. Critique

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Curate a portfolio featuring research, accessibility, professional execution, and project management. (1, 3, 9, 10)
  2. Synthesize project narratives into case studies. (4, 5)
  3. Substantiate design decisions using appropriate media. (6, 7)
  4. Develop deliverables through iterative refinement. (10)
  5. Align portfolio content to industry expectations. (2, 9)
  6. Present the portfolio in an interactive visual format. (8)
  7. Prepare professional materials consistent with the portfolio design. (7, 9)
  8. Critique peer work using discipline-specific terminology to propose revisions. (12)


Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)
Close Window