GSD 515

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Professionalization Seminar: Portfolio Production & Personal Branding

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Credit: 4 hours.

The focus of this course is on preparing students to professionally present themselves and their work. Students will research ways in which perception affects perceived employability. Social concepts such as professional presentation, personal boundaries, cultural expression, and workplace culture will be explored. Students will create social media profiles, websites, and published portfolios which will be reviewed by in-class peers as well as industry professionals. Students will culminate their experience by applying for a studio position.

Prerequisite: At least 4 GSD 500-level courses in the Master's program.

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GSD 515 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	78163	Online	1	ARRANGED	MWF	n.a.	Ford, E	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/16/26-05/06/26 Section Info: Students prepare for a career in the game industry by refining their professional presentation, crafting a portfolio and social media presence to showcase their skills, and developing networking skills to make connections. By evaluating peer portfolios and job applications, students learn to view their own public perception critically as a hiring manager would, improving employment prospects. Upon completion, students will be confident applying to industry jobs in their discipline. Prerequisite: At least 4 GSD 500-level courses in the Master's program. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior class standing.