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Graphic Design Career Launch Pad

DESMA X 479.3AB

Gain a polished strategy for the steps needed to take to enter the design profession, with projects designed to challenge creativity and advance preparedness for the real world.

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Winter
In Person
Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the various graphic design disciplines and different types of design work environments, including freelancing
  • Explore what makes a strong design portfolio, with assignments geared to strengthening yours
  • Via studio tours and guest speakers, gain invaluable insight into the profession and networking opportunities
  • Prepare résumé and other basic identity items
  • Gain interviewing tips & techniques

About this course:

Students start with an honest assessment of their strengths and weaknesses and end up with a polished strategy for the steps they need to take to enter the graphic design profession. Via lectures, guest speakers, and studio visits, students receive an overview of the field. Topics include salaries, disciplines, various work environments, day in the life; how to job search, portfolio and resume building, basic identity items and interviewing. Weekly assignments and presentations are designed to challenge creativity and advance preparedness for the real world.
Prerequisites
All Core Design Concepts courses or equivalent.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Pash
402920
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Jan 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Jan 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Jan 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Feb 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Mar 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Mar 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Wed Mar 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209

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