This course explores the business, creative and personal skills required to succeed in the graphic design industry. As part of this course you will have the experience of designing, assembling and refining a professional portfolio that represents a range of your design practice. You will also have the experience of working in a team to brand and market the portfolio presentation event to Industry. There is also an emphasis on small business and marketing skills and these will support your success as a freelancer. You will also complete a period of work placement that may locate you in a design studio, advertising agency, publisher, and/or doing freelance design for clients.
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. This course incorporates a Capstone component.