PORTFOLIO - Eight
Student Goals:
Students will prepare their Artist portfolio for evaluation
Student Objectives:
By June, the Visual Communications students, along with lectures, guided practices, multiple projects and various technique examples, the students will be able to develop a portfolio of their work that demonstrates their ability and for entrance into their secondary education choice upon completion of the program.
Program Of Study Requirements:
903 - Inventory personal career interests & goals.
904 - Research employment opportunities.
905 - Explore postsecondary institutions & opportunities.
909 - Complete a job or college application.
914 - Research current industry practices.
PORTFOLIO - Resources
RESOURCES FOR CREATING YOUR PORTFOLIO
Must-Have Pieces In Your portfolio:
The quality of your art portfolio has the single biggest impact on your application to art school. It's critical that your portfolio shows off work that best represents your technical skills and perspective.
Foundation Year (First-Year Students):
The Foundation year is intensive, exciting, and challenging, and through it each student begins to find and define a distinctive visual voice. At the end of the year, students are well prepared to enter the all-elective sophomore year.
Digital & Graphic Design:
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
Section 8: X-Sqizit Pots and Pans Ad
Client / Client contact information:
X-Sqizit “Tools of the trade”
Project:
X-Sqizit has developed a new line of pots and pans
Background / Overview:
This product is designed with the home kitchen in mind... for those who tend to take home cooking to a new level
What is the objective?
Market this line against other home lines that are sold in retail shops.
What do we want to say?
Designed with you in mind.
Target Market?
25 to 50-year-old Male/Females
Additional info & insights:
Rather than having a rack filled with pots and pans of all shapes and sizes, owning a few well-chosen pieces will give you the flexibility to cook whatever you want and the
performance you need to cook it better.
Production Information and Job Specs:
3 - 11” by 17” magazine spread ads


Illustration:
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Photography & Video:
Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists.
Web-Design & App Development:
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices.
Fine Arts:
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Animation & Game Design:
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
Fashion Design:
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW RUBRIC
