TH453

This course provides an in-depth exploration into the daily practice of the professional Designer or Illustrator, equipping the student with the skills and knowledge to effectively enter the professional job market. Central to this work is the preparation & building of a final portfolio in both web & traditional formats. The primary goal of this course is the development of a Design Arts Thesis Proposal. This comprehensive project, while having a clear independent language, will also function as a conceptually and visually integrated component of the student's final graduation portfolio. Additionally, the course is designed to engage each student in a comprehensive investigation of creative professional practice with a strong emphasis on client-based application and entrepreneurial studies. Ultimately, students will form the basis of a creative strategy for life beyond PNCA. Students will engage in systems & methodologies for the creation of complex, multi-level design & imagebased project proposals presented visually, verbally, and in writing. They will sharpen their analytical & conceptual skills, broaden their ability to place their work within historical, cultural and theoretical contexts and create a consistent voice in their visual, written and oral communication. In collaboration with the other 400 level courses, Design Arts Thesis Development begins a rigorous & inspiring senior year experience that integrates art making, design strategies, and contemporary creative business practices.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland