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
$622.98 - $652.73 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:
- 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
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 2430 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69269
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 69269
- $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
Pauline Lai
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this 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 GDES 2430 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50146
Dates
Nov 07 - Dec 12 Loading
- CRN 50146
- $652.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 - Dec 12 | Sat | 09:30 - 17:30 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off-campus use, a subscription will be required. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/ 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 - www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
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