GRID 490 - Graphic&Interactive Design Capstone

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course will serve as a capstone to those in graphic & interactive design major. The course will be conducted in a workshop format, with students producing a branding package for themselves that includes resume, cover letter, and final print and web portfolio that they can use in their professional job search. Students will also produce a self-directed project that will support their employment goals in an area of graphic design and/or interactive design. Prerequisite: GRID 205, GRID 307, GRID 336, GRID 340. GRID 355, and passing the jr. graphic& interactive design portfolio review. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course students will: (1) Create a branding campaign for themselves including resume, cover letter, and portfolio. (2) Produce a job search ready web and print portfolio for a graphic and/or interactive design job. (3) Demonstrate an understanding of the job search process for the graphic and/or interactive design field. (4) Create a comprehensive self-directed project for their portfolio.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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