TransfermaticGDS at Mission College

    GDS 085 - Professional Portfolio and Design Career Preparation

    Recent Professors
    Jeanine Flores
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of GDS 085
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This capstone course focuses on assembling a professional portfolio, as well as preparing for work as a freelance designer. The course includes portfolio development using projects created in prior art and design classes, self-promotional and interviewing techniques, and the process of working as an independent contractor. The students also interact with professionals in the field of design across multiple disciplines.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:40pm–4:30pm, Tue Thu 3:40pm–5:05pm, Tue Thu 3:40pm–5:45pm, Tue Thu 4:40pm–6:05pm