1. Portfolio Development Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

2. What is a Portfolio? O A way of documenting your achievements in a specific field O A visual compilation of your work O A showcase of your array of talents O May include certificates & awards O May be available in a hard copy or digital format O Varies depending on the purpose of the portfolio Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

3. What Can a Portfolio Do for YOU? O Enhance your potential for: O job employment O paid & unpaid internships O college admission O broadening your clientele O keeping your work, achievements and talents organized so you are ready for any interview Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

4. How Do I Create a Portfolio? O Organize O Awards O Certificates O Best Work O Research O Job and Employers http://designjobs.aiga.org/public/jobs# O Schools and Universities Each school has different requirements for admission portfolios. Be sure to read them and, if possible, contact someone for any updates. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

5. How Do I Create a Portfolio? O Create Be sure that your work emphasizes your talent and is continually updated to display current work. Helpful website: http://www.careerzone.ny.gov O Customize Check the requirements of the company or school for which you are applying, and be sure to follow the guidelines for choosing pieces appropriately. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

6. Organizing Your Portfolio O Visual Work O Photography O Sketches O Photos of recent work O Writing O Papers O Blogs O Accomplishments O Awards O Certificates O Skills Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

7. Labeling is Key Labeling makes your portfolio easier to navigate for a future employer or admission agent. Things to consider: O Table of Contents Sections: Accomplishments, Writing, Visual Work O Font Color, size, consistency O Artwork Labeling Date, name, purpose Be precise and stay consistent! Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

8. Technology O Always make a digital copy of your work. O Things to consider: O Use high quality images of your work. O Consider text font, color, and size. O Proofread for grammar and spelling. O Make sure your digital file is compatible with the most current and commonly used software programs. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

9. It is Time to Shine! O On paper, create a rough outline of your portfolio. O Make a list of things to include. O It is time to begin compiling your work. (A completed portfolio showcasing your year of work and all that you have learned as a designer will be required for course completion.) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.