AD 434: Professional Practice For Visual Communication Designers

0 or 2 credits

Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
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Specific professional practice topics for the visual communication designer. Topics include contracts, professional associations, ethics, portfolio and resume preparation, self-promotion and exhibition of creative work, the job market and the future of the profession. Field trips may be required.

Learning Outcomes

1Develop proficiency in the use of career search media and tools.

2Develop a practical understanding of the visual communications job market.

3Seek functional solutions that meet specific visual communication career goals

4Develop an expanded ability to generate contacts and leads for employment or graduate school.

5Strengthen student's design portfolio through review and organization of contents.

Course AD 434 from Purdue University - West Lafayette.

Restrictions

Programs Design Studies-BA, Visual Arts-BFA or Art Studies-BA

GPA by professor

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James David Deal

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AD 434: Professional Practice For Visual Communication Designers