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UXD 3060 - Professional Portfolio

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Professional portfolios show your professional digital identity and are critical for entry into your career. Professional portfolios typically provide multiple samples of work presented in a case study format, display technical and professional skillsets, and demonstrate mastery of core competencies related to your field. In this class you will create a digital portfolio, which is a culmination of your course work that showcases your accomplishments achieved throughout your academic career. Additionally, you will explore what it means to be a professional by building your brand, personal narrative, and then apply it to your resume, cover letter, elevator pitch, LinkedIn profile, and work samples. This hands-on class will include a mixture of lecture (including guest experts), discussions, presentations, role playing, and worktime. UX-major portfolios will also be shared and presented to the UX Program Director, UX faculty, and UX Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) for review and assessment.
Prereq: UXD 1001 , junior standing  (quarter system prereq: UX 1400 or UX 1400H)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Demonstrate personal competencies, accomplishments, and career readiness in your field
  • Reflect on  your personal brand and narrative including strengths, weaknesses, and technical skillset
  • Define career path based on academic background and career goals
  • Prepare for job search and interviews and know how to present self as professional
  • Create case studies of samples of work using a web-based portfolio tool
  • Show advanced UX and technical writing skills
  • Apply design and research principles
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Visual design
  • Human-centered design/design thinking
  • Advanced writing skills
Course Topics
  • Personal narrative and brand
  • Elevator pitches, in person and video
  • Analyzing others portfolio
  • Portfolio platform exploration
  • Gathering assets
  • Resumes, CVs, and cover letters
  • LinkedIn
  • Interview preparation
  • UX roles and career progression
  • Deconstruction job descriptions and benefits
  • Your professional network and how to grow it
Coordinator
Amii LaPointe


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