Student Portfolio: Tips & Samples

Need a simple, easy-to-create portfolio?

1. Gather/Organize your works together in one place.
2. Decide which works to include (7-12 is average).
3. Convert these to PDF files.
4. Create a simple cover page.
5. Combine PDFs into a single PDF file, cover page is first. 
6. Name the file “1stName_LastName_Portfolio”  E.g. “Jamie_Smith_Portfolio” 

PORTFOLIO-BUILDING WEBSITES (in no particular order):

• Wix - http://www.wix.com/
• Krop - https://www.krop.com/online-portfolio-templates/
• Weebly - http://www.weebly.com/
• Portfoliopen - http://www.portfoliopen.com/
• Cargo - http://cargocollective.com/
• Wordpress - http://wordpress.org/
• Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/
• Indexhibit - http://www.indexhibit.org/
• Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/
• Deviantart - http://www.deviantart.com/
• Behance - http://www.behance.net/
• Carbonmade - http://carbonmade.com/
• Big Black Bag - http://www.bigblackbag.com/
• Blue Host - http://www.bluehost.com/
• SmugMug - http://www.smugmug.com/

Points-to-Ponder When Creating Your Portfolio:

1. Be sure to illustrate self-reflection and growth in your chosen pieces.
2. Content “proves” your talent and skills to an employer/audience.
3. Combines all life-experiences into one collection.
4. Be positive.  Glass half-full, always.
5. Demonstrate intellect in combining classroom learning with professional experience.