Course Overview
This course allows you to implement the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in your graphic communications studies to produce a final individual cross-media skills demonstration or personal portfolio. Producing a multi-faceted project which covers the spectrum of graphic communications is encouraged, including traditional print, packaging, web, and augmented reality. Each student will develop a personal brand for their self-promotional materials to reflect their qualities, values, and individual professional expertise. The instructor will provide input and guidance for the project content as well as the proper methodologies and techniques on how to achieve effective results. Students will map out a timeline for completion, select materials, and prepare an estimate and docket to guide production. They will then gather reference materials and engineer prototype samples. Students will then apply colour management, generate proofs and submit their projects for review. Upon approval, they will proceed to final production of their projects with the assistance of faculty. Finally, students will give a brief presentation of their finished project and explain how it highlights their skills to prospective employers.
Prerequisite(s)
- All term 3 courses
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a complex multi-media project.
- Rationalize the creative direction for their final project
- Assess and incorporate feedback received from peers and faculty to enhance their final project.
- Develop a production schedule, cost estimate, and production docket for their final project.
- Apply the creative process, typography, and composition to effectively communicate complex information.
- Develop an effective and creative design strategy and personal brand.
- Generate prototype samples, colour managed proofs to be used in their final project
- Produce a professional portfolio and/or skills demonstration campaign.
- Present their final portfolio project to peers and demonstrate how it highlights their skills.
- Provide constructive, growth-producing feedback on their peer’s portfolio work.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Final Project and Portfolio Preparation (GCOM 4300) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
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