- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this capstone course students will integrate knowledge, skills, and abilities gained throughout the program towards the inclusion of a minimum of two major design projects in an online graphic design print and web portfolio. Students will self-direct their workflow, employing research, concept ideation, and production skills to refine previously completed program projects. Depending on recently honed abilities and project requirements, students may create new projects. Students will be guided in professional methods and techniques for achieving effective content including the design of a self-brand identity (with stationery), review resumes, and prepare for the interview process and presentations. For ease of access and deployment, students will be instructed and guided to build their portfolio website on an online content management platform. This course should be one of the last taken in the Certificate.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$611.18 - $622.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create a portfolio plan based on research, career path preferences and self-assessment.
- Rationalize your portfolio design strategy based on research data and personal strengths analysis.
- Develop discipline tracks, visual layouts, narratives, and nomenclatures for graphic design portfolios.
- Design a personal overarching theme (visual language) for all portfolio items.
- Apply industry-standard software to demonstrate design skills in developing and assembling a design portfolio.
- Assess graphic design industry employment requirements.
- Prepare print and web portfolios that demonstrate professional skills required for employment.
- Evaluate your own and others' designs for strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyze feedback from stakeholders, customers, or clients for consideration in project refinement.
- Examine and evaluate sample resumes and other employment search documents.
- Demonstrate proficiency in presenting skills.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Major Project and Online Portfolio (GDES 2430) 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
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of GDES 2430 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 50146
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 50146
- $611.18 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Pauline Lai
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class Sept 30 and Nov 11 due to holidays 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
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 2430 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 91720
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 91720
- $622.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Pauline Lai
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.