Senior Seminar Dr. Cameron A. Pace Making a Portfolio

From the syllabus… Professional portfolio. Each student will prepare a two-part professional portfolio/packet that could be used for the general purpose of achieving employment in the student’s field of interest. Portfolios will not be accepted late. The student has two options for this project: A. Create a notebook-style portfolio primarily using paper artifacts and displays ready for viewing by an employer. These items will also be scanned/digitized and stored on a DVD or CD-ROM data disc. The disc must be turned in with the notebook portfolio. The disc will not be returned, but the notebook will after evaluation. B. Create a working, website portfolio with all materials available online. This can be a personal website or something through Wordpress, but Facebook does not qualify. In addition to the website, the student will turn in a packet/folder that contains printouts of the web material and a disc of files used for the website. The packet should include resume, introductory letter, prints of all major pages of the website, and selected portfolio items printed out for visual aids during an interview. All items inside the packet should be scanned/digitized and files stored on a DVD or CD-ROM disc. Also, files used for the website should be included on the disc. Depending on how the website was created, it can be stored on the data disc as a working site. The disc will not be returned, but the packet will be after evaluation.

Definition and Purpose A collection of materials displayed in a convenient way that demonstrates the abilities and experience of the applicant. Shows potential employers examples of the applicant’s best work. Shows the variety/range of work of which the applicant is capable. Creates a point of conversation during the interview.

Types of Portfolios Notebook Scrapbook Video/DVD/USB drive DVD-ROM Website Combination

Materials to Collect Newspaper/magazine articles Features/editorials Scripts and storyboards Concepts and proposals Campaigns and promotions Photographs and drawings Video and audio clips Multimedia pages and graphics Professional social media posts

Organization Introductory page Resume/cover letter Sections based on content Sections based on experience Sections based on medium Sections based on chronology Sections based on quality

Putting it together Collect materials Organize materials My stuff Putting it together Collect materials Organize materials Prioritize materials Change format for display type Digitize materials for archiving Decide on format Assemble materials into format Get feedback My skills: -chasing cats -sleeping -eating

The Digital Portfolio Create a digital archive of all materials. Scan paper content to PDF & JPEG. Organize files in folders with proper filenames. (2014_9_17_newsphoto1.jpg) Create a structure for showing content. HTML pages PowerPoint presentation Flash or video presentation

Demonstrating Digitally Bring a tablet (iPad or similar). Hand out a DVD-R disc. (autoplay) Give a USB stick drive (clear instructions) Show on laptop – charge batteries. Website URL (Internet access needed) Remember: Everyone turns in a digital portfolio on DVD-R to department.