How to Make a Digital Portfolio
There are three main types of digital portfolios:
Here are some sites that allow you to either create a free digital portfolio or purchase one.
101-awesome-portfolio-sites
Pixpa purchase
Weebly free & purchase
Blogger free
Prezi free
Animoto free & purchase
Edublogs free & purchase
Quanta free & purchase
- developmental (e.g., working) a record of things that the artist has done over a period of time.
- representational (e.g., showcase) shows the artist's achievements in relation to particular work or developmental goals. When it is used for job application it is sometimes called Career portfolio.
- reflective (e.g., learning) includes personal reflection on the content and what it means for the artist's development.
Here are some sites that allow you to either create a free digital portfolio or purchase one.
101-awesome-portfolio-sites
Pixpa purchase
Weebly free & purchase
Blogger free
Prezi free
Animoto free & purchase
Edublogs free & purchase
Quanta free & purchase
What should my website include?
Virtually anything can be presented in a digital portfolio: short or long texts, images, audio, video, presentations. When selecting what to include consider;
• What work represents me best?
• What does my viewers expect or want to see?
• What formats do my materials need to be in? (photo, mp3, video, text etc)
• How can I organize my materials so my viewers can easily navigate my portfolio?
Go to this site to better understand the stages of developing your digital portfolio.
http://electronicportfolios.com/portfolios/EPDevProcess.html
What should be in a portfolio?
- Artist bio / CV / Resume
- Artist statement
- Photos, mp3, video of work
- Description of work, title, media, dimensions, duration etc.
- Contact information
Art-Support
Dance CV
Visual Artist - portfolio requirements
About.com - Drama CV (example)
E-How - Musician's CV
The Practical Art World
Tips for presenting your portfolio
How to write an Artist Statement also try Artist-Terms
Writing your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Musician's Resume (example)
Dancer's Resume (example)
Visual Artist's Resume (example)
Theatre Actor's Resume (example)
Beginner Actor's Resume (example)
About.com - Artist's Cover Letter