Hey FoGD! We're starting a new category called, "Who's Doing What" to show what your fellow classmates have been up to in PSU GD classes! This will help you stay up to date on what everyone is working on, as well as give you a heads up on what to expect from a class that you may be taking in the near future. To kick things off, let's see what Briar's 472 class has been up to all summer!
Lauren Sina
What do people do in this class?
In this course you will develop a professional portfolio and promotional campaign composed of your strongest work. Your current body of work will be carefully edited, revised, and tested to determine which pieces best demonstrate your creative abilities. You will finish with a print portfolio of 10+ pieces, a web presence, print stationery system, and a resume.
Calvin Wang
Tanya Naylor
What are some things to consider when putting together your portfolio?
Buy your own printer, seriously! - "You might find that having a printer to work with at home, on your own time is a lot better than taking your files in to a service bureau. I know I do. It allows you more opportunities to check your work (proofreading and adjusting color to what you intended, not what the printer is spitting out). It also allows you to try various papers on your own time." - Briar
Photograph your work well - Bad photography can distract from all of your wonderful work in a portfolio. Invest time in learning how to set up decent lighting, and hone in your color correcting skills in photoshop. Simple photography skills can make all the difference when presenting your portfolio.
To learn more about Briar's portfolio class, check out her class blog or take a look at the class flickr set to see more student portfolios.
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