Course Overview
Student researches the current job market and focuses on an area of interest. Different types of marketing strategies, such as using the Internet and networking will be discussed. Placement in a design firm or related work experience is included in the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- Students must have completed all courses in the first three terms of the Senior Certificate with 75% before work placement in an office. Other students will research work/design offices.
Credits
1.5
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Learning Outcomes
Students will create a plan of action to find employment within the design industry. This will include review of business practices, interview techniques, resume and portfolio preparation. Students will be placed within a design firm for a four day working engagement. The students will write a report on the company make up, structure, client and project type, and working environment. Alternatively students will research and write reports on 4 design firms including one out of province company. The research must include at least two information interviews with principals of those companies.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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