DESMA X 480.54 - User Experience Portfolio Development

Course Description

For students seeking work in user experience design, product design, and design research, this course supports development of an online portfolio to get noticed by potential employers and land job interviews. Students receive a critical review of their portfolio from the point of view of a hiring manager. Discussion topics include structure, storytelling, industry standards, and presentation best practices. Class time is made up of live review sessions in addition to working periods in which students incorporate feedback and polish their presentations.

Course Outline

This course supports development of an online portfolio to get noticed by potential employers and land job interviews.

Prerequisites

Must be current User Experience Certificate candidates who have completed or are enrolled concurrently in DESMA X 499C User Experience IV. Must have existing portfolio assets or a portfolio draft in progress (a completed portfolio is not required).

Enrollment by application only. Students submit a link to existing assets or draft portfolio. Applicants will be notified of their status prior to class start date.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Advanced Design Communication Arts : Elective Courses
Design Communication Arts : Suggested Electives
Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
User Experience : Elective Course