AA 228 Portfolio & Professional Practices

Emphasizes reevaluation of previously produced projects: organization and production of the business card, business stationery, resume, envelop, self-promotional and comprehensive portfolio. Covers current job opportunities; methods in merchandising job talents: action before, during and after the interview; and business practices and ethics. Students present their professional portfolios to the public at Portfolio Presentations and in a more personal setting at the reception that follows. Worksite safety and ergonomics will be covered during this course.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: AA 222 Graphic Design II with a grade of C or better

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

General Education Requirements

AAS Human Relations,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Solve personal branding design problems creating aesthetic and communicative solutions, Apply the tools and techniques associated with selected media. Understand and use the creative process to conceptualize. Understand the historic significance of symbol making and the designers place in culture and society. Collaborate successfully and contribute to the group class process. Demonstrate technical competencies as related to projects presentations. Understand worksite hazards in the design industry.