Portfolio Building - Day 2
Content
- if your school of choice does not state the required number of pieces, 20 seems to be the acceptable average. If there are too many pieces, you may lose the effect that 20 strong pieces will give.
- include your latest work especially. The pieces don't need to follow any timeline, but Caroline Christie, writing for The Guardian, recommends that "...it's best to start with your strongest piece. After all, first impressions do count." I found a great quote on the first impression generated by your portfolio from theartcareerproject.com: "People forced to show potential employers their paper resumes are the unlucky ones. They get to talk about their talents and experiences, but they don’t often get the opportunity to wow the potential employer with their ability. People with portfolios get to do that. They get to showcase their ability as an artist in their discipline, but they only get one chance to make a first impression, which is why making sure the portfolio contains your best works is crucial."
- keep it interesting.
- try to keep it fresh and relevant. If some of your best work is dated, include it but be sure to also include a lot of newer pieces. Keep up with the times and technology.
- tailor your content to your audience. Variety is helpful to show your diversity as an artist, but remember the program or specific field that you are applying to. They will have have specific content that they are looking for and it is up to you to ensure that you meet those requirements.
Remember that your portfolio is a tool to market yourself. As is so often the case, you will need to sell yourself to get in the door. Then its a matter of proving yourself!
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