Curating and presenting professional work samples to prepare students for industry employment or freelance practice.
About this course
Your portfolio is your most important tool when looking for work or winning freelance clients. This course helps you take the projects you have already created and shape them into a professional presentation. You will learn how to select the right work, write clear case studies, and format your portfolio so it speaks directly to employers in your chosen field.
We focus on both digital and print formats. You will leave the course with a portfolio that is ready to share, whether you are applying for a job or setting up your own freelance practice.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective for students in the Graphic & Interactive Design and Video & Broadcast Production programs. It is open to any student who has completed an upper-level studio course.
Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 15
Prerequisites
- DMDN 2740 Documentary Filmmaking
- DMDN 2800 Broadcast Engineering
- DMDN 2290 Game Asset Creation
- DMDN 2580 Advanced Compositing
Learning outcomes
- Audit a body of creative work and identify gaps in skill representation.
- Structure a professional portfolio that targets a specific industry role.
- Write clear project case studies that explain the creative process and problem-solving.
- Present work effectively in both digital and printed formats.
- Prepare supporting materials such as artist statements and resumes.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Portfolio structure and curation | 30 |
| Project case studies | 30 |
| Final portfolio presentation | 25 |
| Peer review participation | 15 |