Course Overview
Students collect their best work into a targeted interactive portfolio. During the duration of this course, students may start new projects or refine existing ones in specific disciplines to further develop their research, management, design and programming skills in a self-directed format. A personal brand and self-promotional materials will be defined by each student to reflect their qualities, values and professional accomplishments. Students present their portfolios at the end of the course. Students are be assessed by a combination of individual projects and a group peer critique.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$622.98 - $623.69 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Produce an industry-quality digital portfolio and exhibits that demonstrates creative, development and professional skills under multiple disciplines.
- Plan and implement search engine optimization and metadata for portfolio site and professional social media communications.
- Research, write, report, document, store and package information in a variety of formats.
- Integrate principles of visual design and self-promotion into the creation and evaluation of one's own work and the assessment of the work of peers.
- Use a portfolio as a tool for displaying, communicating, promoting and marketing purposes.
- Give and receive constructive feedback on portfolio work.
- Use current applications of the Adobe Cloud Creative Suite and current new media design tools.
- Recognize differences between freelancing and employment showcase digital portfolios.
Effective as of Fall 2020
Related Programs
Digital Portfolio Development (MDIA 2025) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Full-Stack Web Development
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MDIA 2025 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67217
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 67217
- $622.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. For subscription information, please visit: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-adobe-software-for-students-3588/ If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MDIA 2025 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 48090
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 48090
- $623.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription. If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. - www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
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