(MA417) Portfolio & Professional Practices
About the Course
Students created a personal identity via style sheets and review sessions, to prepare for post-graduate work. This identity was represented through a professional facing website, business cards, and letterheads. Students learned how to create and maintain digital and non-digital portfolios.
This course was a practical introduction into the process and techniques of creating a professional website and identity package.
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Students developed an understanding of effective graphic design and presenting themselves visually
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Students developed technical skills using Dreamweaver, HTML, Flash, and supporting software (this was before there were things like Wix, SquareSpace, Behance, Weebly, GoDaddy etc...)
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Students practiced effective file management
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Students were exposed to professional practices and communication skills
Software used: Dreamweaver, HTML, Flash, Photoshop, Varied depending on skillsets
Credits: 3 | 1 Quarter
Student Examples: The below projects represent exemplary work for this course and point of progression in the program.