This document provides an overview and schedule for a portfolio preparation course. The objective is to help students develop their portfolio for a subsequent portfolio design course. It introduces the instructor and lists assignments that will help students generate portfolio content and develop layout ideas. These include creating an inventory of past work, collecting graphic design inspirations, focusing on content for one portfolio section, and doing thumbnail sketches. The schedule outlines 4 weekly sessions with associated lectures, assignments given and due. Course policies require completion of all assignments before the subsequent portfolio course.