Student Portfolio: Tips & Samples
Need a simple, easy-to-create portfolio?
- Gather/Organize your works together in one place.
- Decide which works to include (7-12 is average).
- Convert these to PDF files.
- Create a simple cover page.
- Combine PDFs into a single PDF file, cover page is first.
- 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:
- Be sure to illustrate self-reflection and growth in your chosen pieces.
- Content “proves” your talent and skills to an employer/audience.
- Combines all life-experiences into one collection.
- Be positive. Glass half-full, always.
- Demonstrate intellect in combining classroom learning with professional experience.
Updated: 01/17/2024 11:14AM