I want to make an impression. Shd I be catogarizing my work, labelling each artwork etc...???? Pls advise me as much as possible, I ll really appreciate it! :)
2007-03-22 19:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by Wish 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
I hate c: What the hell ya talking about. Serious answers only pls, I dont appreciate smart a*se for this qn.
2007-03-22 19:11:13 · update #1
ADVISE ON PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION PLS. Im carrying a portfolio book.
2007-03-22 19:18:44 · update #2
Make sure you only show examples of your best work. When I make a portfoliio, I spread out all my work around me on the floor and then start eliminating pieces that I'm not crazy about. You should really only have about 10-15 pieces in your portfolio and don't include things that were obviously school assignments unless they are absolutely mindblowing. Also, the pieces should be stylistically similar. Don't show a billion styles in the same portfolio. To make it more professional looking, show your samples in the nicest portfolio you can afford. If you're strapped for cash, a simple three ring binder with page protectors will suffice. Just make sure it's a nuetral color and resist the urge to decorate the front cover. No matter what you choose for your portfolio, remember that the packaging shouldn't upstage the work. Don't show up with your stuff crammed into a black garbage bag and a ratty old sketchbook (I have actually seen this done and, trust me, the person didn't get hired). To make it easier for the person who is looking at your portfolio, organize your work by orientation (all the vertical ones together and all the horizontal ones together) so that they aren't constantly rotating your book. One last thing: when you get to the interview, and the person looking at your portfolio starts asking you questions about your work, have concise, definite answers about EVERY choice you made. For example, if they ask you why you chose to make the text bright red, you'd better be able to tell them something beyond "because I thought it looked nice". Answer like that and you will automatically be written off as amatuer, no matter how nice your finished product may look.
2007-03-23 09:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mel's answer is good, and I'd like to add that you can set up your portfolio so that you can change the pages out easily. This way you can pick and choose which images to put in, customizing your book depending on what you think different companies are looking for.
2007-03-23 13:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by magic_grrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try organizing them in order of improvements. Statrt with a really nice picture (for first impressions) then show the them from oldest to newer. You s hould also put a Index at the begining of the portfolio.
2007-03-23 02:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Solidus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The moment you walk in to meet them. Some advice after the interview I guess it depends on the job.
2007-03-22 19:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by amores 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use magic tricks.
2007-03-22 20:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by netiaz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋