School of Design & Communication Undergraduate 12 ECTS
DES390 · Portfolio Studio
Assemble a professional portfolio through structured critique cycles. Students develop case studies that show process and outcomes, improve narrative and evidence, and ensure final presentations are accessible, scannable, and hiring-review friendly.
- portfolio
- critique
- storytelling
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code | DES390 | — |
| Title | Portfolio Studio | — |
| School | School of Design & Communication | — |
| Level | Undergraduate | — |
| Credits | 12 ECTS | — |
What you will learn
- · Curate work into a coherent narrative with clear roles and contributions
- · Write case studies with constraints, iterations, and measurable outcomes
- · Present work accessibly (structure, contrast, navigation, alt text)
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites (or equivalents are accepted).
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 60% |
| Final project | 40% |
Weekly outline
Week 1: Week 1
1 topics
- · Portfolio strategy: audience, positioning, and scope
Week 2: Week 2
1 topics
- · Case study anatomy: problem, constraints, approach, evidence
Week 3: Week 3
1 topics
- · Writing workshops: clarity, structure, and tone
Week 4: Week 4
1 topics
- · Visual polish: typography, spacing, hierarchy