Preparing a Design Portfolio for college admissions Making a choice to attend a college that specialises in the art or design fields for some students can be a tough decision. Not only do you have to go through many of the admissions requirements, but also have the added pressure of submitting a portfolio of your creative work. This allows the interviewer to judge your aptitude and a genuine interest for a design field. The portfolio is often the breaking point for many in the application process and for some it may keep them from completing their application. In this article, we give you some insights on: What is a Design Portfolio and why is it importantHow to Prepare a Portfolio while applying into a collegeWhat should it containHow to present itImportant TIPS to remember What is a Design Portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of work that shows an applicant's skills and knowledge across a number of projects or studies. It is a collection of your best and most recent artwork that highlights your art experience. What should it contain?
Awesome New Product Design Of The Day: The Spiral Ink Chamber Pain July 19, 2011 | No Comments » | Topics: Design Loading ... Hot Stories From Around The Web Other Awesome Stories Beautiful Design Resumes & their Matching Portfolio Sites | Creative Opera Design Blog: Creative Advice and Inspiration for Graphic Designers and Web Designers On 03.21.09, In Inspiration, Popular, by Manda It seems like most design resumes are too hot (so over-the-top creative that they are hard to read) or too cold (boring old Microsoft Word); this batch is just right. Bonus resume tips have been included at the end of the post! Being creative is second nature to most designers. Take note from these professionals (and students). Hopefully you were able to learn a little something from these examples, and pick up some inspiration for your own resumes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Bonus: Check out this fantastic post from Smashing Magazine offering even more advice and inspiration: How To Create A Great Web Design CV and Résumé? Hopefully this post will be useful to some of you. Related posts: 25 Inspiring Designer Portfolio Sites I've put together this list of 25 portfolio sites that...The 2 Keys to a Successful Design Interview Design is a competitive field. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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