Art, Design & Photography. “Self”. Your coursework portfolio will be based initially on the theme of “ Self & Self Identity”. Over the summer break you will need to keep a journal about what you have done and where you have been during the holiday. Your journal could be produced in a number of different ways or formats, but it should contain a range of different media, processes and techniques. Visit studentartguide.com for some inspirational ideas for developing sketchbook pages. Aim to produce at least twelve pages.