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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
OverviewDetailsNotes
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
ComponentWeight
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