ART 483
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION AND STUDIO MANAGEMENT FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

  1. Catalog Entry

Art 483. Portfolio Preparation and Studio Management for Graphic Designers
Two hours lecture, three hours lab (3).

Prerequisites: Art 280, 281, 381 or permission of the instructor.

Graphic design issues relating to personal web sites, CD portfolios, and related print materials, as well as the organization and business practices of professional working environments (2-D).

  1. Detailed Description of the Content of the Course

Students apply advanced design skills in the design and planning of a personal web site. They collect and readdress portfolio pieces in preparation for electronic portfolios distributed on CD and in print. Students write resumes and design personal identities for incorporation in their portfolios. Students research professional design practices and studio management.

  1. Detailed Description of the Conduct of the Course

Lecture demonstrations and written materials familiarize the student with methods and concepts behind portfolio presentation. Studio classes encourage students to strengthen individual portfolio pieces and present a unified identity in several types of electronic portfolio. Discussion of design employment or advanced study choices and application/interview behavior is included when appropriate. Videos, self-paced tutorials, and quick reference texts are available to students during class and lab hours.

  1. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Student Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will have made decisions about further study or the type of employment they wish to seek. They will have prepared a professional portfolio with a cohesive visual identity. Through their portfolio preparation, students will demonstrate a working knowledge of various software programs and their application to generating and preparing images, type, and page layouts in the unique environment of the web.

  1. Assessment Measures

Assignments and participation in class critiques are graded on the basis of process, punctuality, relevance to the problem, creativity, etc. Attendance and contribution in class/labs are included in the grade for each assignment

  1. Other Course Information

None

  1. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
March 25, 2005 Reviewed by Steve Arbury, Chair