WEBD 2129 - Web Design Portfolio Credits: 2 Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 0 Course Description: This hands-on, project-oriented course provides an opportunity to build a web design portfolio based on content created in previous classes. The portfolio is prepared for online delivery. Presentation techniques, identifying portfolio-worthy content, and resume suggestions are stressed. The culmination of the course is to present at the annual VCC Program Portfolio show. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): WEBD 2121 and WEBD 2123 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
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Professional identity
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Portfolio materials
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Researching employment opportunities
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Participating in the portfolio show
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Interview preparation
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Research on potential employers
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
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explain the importance of a portfolio in the job market.
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identify portfolio-worthy content.
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prepare web design portfolio.
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demonstrate the importance of presentation in the construction of a web design portfolio.
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apply industry standard applications and techniques to create a web design portfolio.
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present web design portfolio.
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research current industry job postings and trends.
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create a resume and cover letter.
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answer common interview questions.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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