1. Portfolio
Art I

2. Objectives Understand the purpose & value of an artist’s portfolio
Understand portfolio procedures on storing art in this class
Create & decorate a functional pocket style portfolio to store & preserve artwork & art related paperwork
Self reflect on portfolio project through written response

3. Why do artists use portfolios?
What is a portfolio?
A meaningful collection of an artist’s work that highlights their skills & progress
Why do artists use portfolios?
To store & preserve artworks

4. How will you be using your portfolio?
To store & preserve your:
Art Projects (KEEP ALL OF YOUR ART PROJECTS… YOU WILL NEED THEM)
Sketchbook / Loose Sketches
Notes & Handouts
Anything else art related you work on in this class
Where will you store your portfolio?
In the grey drawers at the front of the room with YOUR CLASS LABEL

5. Directions: Creating a functional pocket style portfolio
Fold large heavyweight paper in half (hamburger style) like a folder
Cut two strips of tape long enough to cover the short sides of the paper
Place 1/2 the width of the duct tape along the short edge of the paper
Fold the other 1/2 of the duct tape (backwards) to secure both pieces of paper
Cut the excess duct tape that is longer than the portfolio
Repeat on closed side to reinforce bottom

6. Directions: Creating a functional pocket style portfolio
Fold large heavyweight paper in half (hamburger style) like a folder
Cut two strips of tape long enough to cover the short sides of the paper
Place 1/2 the width of the duct tape along the short edge of the paper
Fold the other 1/2 of the duct tape (backwards) to secure both pieces of paper
Cut the excess duct tape that is longer than the portfolio
Repeat on closed side to reinforce bottom

7. Directions: Requirements on the portfolio
Functional (folded & taped)
First & last name + class period
Text is large, bold, & clear
Use your space (75%+ total)
Add plenty of color
Decorate it however you want! Make it more you!
FIRST
LAST
1(A/B)