A portfolio is very important for new media professionals. It provides a medium to showcase work and experience to potential employers and collaborators. The course focuses on developing a usable and aesthetically pleasing portfolio. It covers the important processes associated with preparing digital portfolios including conceptualization, identifying suitable formats, preparing work and converting traditional material into a digitally ready form, repurposing digital material and creating a portfolio web site. In addition to learning best practices for developing a personal portfolio, students will also learn approaches to effectively presenting their portfolios for new media career options. The course also prepares students to make presentations incorporating aspects of the digital portfolio during the job interview exercise.
