GDT 290: Professional Practices

This class prepares students for employment in graphic design. Topics covered include graphic design career options/specialties, job-hunting skills/techniques, freelancing, resume preparation, portfolio and self-promotion material preparation. At the end of the course, graphic design professionals review student portfolios. This course should be taken during the final semester prior to graduation. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; 48 credits in Graphic Design program; consent required

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; 48 credits in Graphic Design program; consent required

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime    

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime    

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 45
Total Hours 90

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