ARCH 401 - Portfolio Preparation

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): Senior status in BT Architectural Design and Building program

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

An introduction to advanced graduate level Architectural Education expectations and/or career paths open to students upon completion of Delhi’s 4-year Architectural Design/Build BT degree. Investigation of job search requirements and related documentation of prior completed work/experience (i.e. Portfolio + Resume design). In depth review of salary ranges, geographic work profiles and graduate level scholastic curricula will be reviewed. Additional individual chosen student path preparation will be undertaken in completion of course work. Issues of NCARB regulated professional internship and Architectural licensure requirements will be reviewed. Each student upon completion of the course will be required to submit a professional portfolio geared for either graduate admissions or use in interview for entry into the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Identify basic principles of graphic design as related to portfolio presentations and other similar graphic expressions.
Create an attractive and informative architectural portfolio
Identify the components of a resume and the ability to develop a resume for themselves
Identify the components of a cover letter and the ability to develop a cover letter for themselves
Recognize how to prepare for and conduct themselves in an interview