Portfolio Development

This class serves as a lecture/lab for the development of a graphic design or art portfolio. Students learn the basic components of a creative portfolio, principles of self-promotion, and get practice presenting their work.

Credits: 1-3

9:00 am - 12:00 pm; M-F
January 4-21

Course Text (not required)
Building Design Portfolios: Innovative Concepts for Presenting Your Work
by Sara Eisenman, Rockport Publishers, Inc.

Breakdown

components = 80%
exercises = 10%
involvement = 10%

j-term attendance and deadline policy

2 excused absences will be allowed. Any misses in addition to 2 will mean 5 points off of final grade for each class missed. Late work will not be accepted; deadlines must be met.

objectives

Identifying the standard components of a design portfolio
Formulating a creative concept to create identity, differentiation, and memorability for your portfolio
Considering the audience when presenting a portfolio
Understanding the pros and cons of different presentation formats
Capturing work to be placed in the portfolio
Development of self-promotion materials
Executing a visual and oral presentation of a design piece

format

lecture/lab. In a condensed semester, students should expect to complete a reasonable body of work in a short amount of time.

Components

course calendar

meeting	day	date	activities
1	Tu	1-4	introductions, activity exercise: find a self-promo example make appointment for Wednesday
2	W	1-5	individual critique begin work on projects
3	Th	1-6	exercise: self-promo example DUE lecture, work
4	F	1-7	lecture, work
	Sun.	1-19	leave for NY (see handout for details)
	Sun	1-15	return to OKC
11	T	1-18	trip reflections
12	W	1-19	lecture, work
13	R	1-20	lecture, work
14	F	1-21	All components due with presentation.