# Visual Communication & Portfolio Design Course Online Canonical URL: ## Overview Learn how to design a professional portfolio that showcases your interior design work with clarity, style, and technical precision. You’ll master how to present your projects through cohesive layouts, refined typography, and visual storytelling, creating a portfolio that works seamlessly in both digital and print formats. Students will develop portfolio design skills using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat while applying principles of composition, hierarchy, and typography to communicate design concepts. The course also covers integrating imagery, plans, and renderings to showcase both creative vision and technical ability, resulting in a presentation-ready portfolio. ## What you'll learn - Apply design principles to create visually compelling portfolios - Use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat for layout and image editing - Organize and present design projects with clarity and consistency - Design resumes and cover letters that complement your portfolio - Prepare both digital and print portfolios for professional interviews - Tailor your portfolio to match specific firms and job opportunities - Understand portfolio presentation strategies for career advancement ## Prerequisites This course requires you to have previously created projects in order to complete. You may use your projects from previous VDCI courses, or personal projects. ## Instructors ### Rebecca Lockwood — Instructor Rebecca Lockwood earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Michael Graves College at Kean University in New Jersey. She began her career working in residential interiors, where she developed a love for creating homes that reflect the people who live in them. That same dedication naturally grew into a desire to nurture learning and inspire future designers to tell their own stories through design. Today, Rebecca teaches an array of Interior Design courses at a local college in North Carolina and also works with high school students around the world as a remote art and design instructor. She is committed to making design approachable, inspiring students to gain confidence in their skills as they create meaningful interiors. Rebecca is also an Educator member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Outside the classroom, she writes poetry, appreciating the parallels between poetry and interior design, from structure and rhythm to depth and storytelling. She enjoys spending time with her children and noticing the everyday moments that shape life and design. ### Richard Hess — Instructor Richard Hess is an accomplished designer with over 23 years’ expertise in architecture, interior, and furniture design. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture and Interior Architecture from Auburn University before pursuing a Master of Architecture at NewSchool of Architecture & Design, where he graduated top of his class. Currently, Richard serves as the Director of Career Services at his alma mater, while teaching thesis and portfolio courses, equipping graduates for careers in the ever-evolving field of architecture and interior design. ### Derek McFarland — Instructor Over the course of the last 10 years of his architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associates, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579