creating and using portfolios
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Creating and Using Portfolios
Tips for Master Students in…
Why are we doing this assignment? Since our recession it is
harder to find work. A portfolio is a formidable and competitive tool.
Professionals are using them- Photographers, actors, contractors and designers regularly show portfolios… effectively showcasing their work
Employers and educators see portfolios as practical tools and are requiring them to be created and used
Prepare early and set aside time Begin by collecting
what you want to include long before your ready to assemble your portfolio
Realize it is a work in progress and it takes time
Try to avoid pulling it all together at the last minute
Plan your portfolio
Be clear about its function
Address your audience
Decide if you will use it in the future… if so what for
Build it according to your needs
Make it interesting
Be organized
Keep all your materials in one place for when you are ready to assemble your work
Include a table of contents
Use titles and captions
Organize it into sections
Include a summary
Make it your own In addition to your
assignment requirements add items that make your portfolio personal
Showcase your accomplishments- add awards, recommendations, pictures, art or poetry
If you are computer savvy show off those skills
If you like to bedazzle go for it
Assemble your portfolio Begin with a good structure
and clear vision of your goal for the assignment
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money
Try not to assemble it all at once
Make sure you include what is required
Work on it often and add to it until you are happy with the results
Get feedback on your work before presenting
Present your portfolio Rehearse and prepare your
presentation before hand Be kind of others and
present thoroughly yet briefly so others can share
Comment on what makes you proud about your work
Remember this is a showcase of you
When others are presenting theirs be non-judgmental they worked hard
Revise your portfolio often If you decide to
use it for future use revise your information often
Update it and add new information as you acquire new skills or perspectives
Remember a portfolio is a living document
Any Questions???