This course is designed to acquaint students with skills and processes necessary to transition into professional practice. Among the topics covered will be: preparation of a resume and portfolio that contains multiple formats and media, the interview process, review of the design profession and areas of specialization, writing proposals and managing projects. The class will be a combination of lecture and project assignments. Students will complete a resume and portfolio during the class. Two or three visits to Bay Area studios will be scheduled to provide students with a close up view of 'the business of design'.
This course is designed to acquaint students with skills and processes necessary to transition into professional practice. Among the topics covered will be: preparation of a resume and portfolio that contains multiple formats and media, the interview process, review of the design profession and areas of specialization, writing proposals and managing projects. The class will be a combination of lecture and project assignments. Students will complete a resume and portfolio during the class. Two or three visits to Bay Area studios will be scheduled to provide students with a close up view of 'the business of design'.