Student Quick Guide

The Portfolio Center can do a few key things to help you shape the work you’ve done in your classes into a highly effective portfolio/book/reel/demo/website/whatever. First, we have a lot of information about portfolio strategies, what employers need to see from you, and a ton of portfolio samples for you to look at. Second, we can help you document, record or package the work that will go into your final portfolio so that your presentation looks really professional. Third, we can get you in front of professionals from your field of study so you can get their insights, get practice presenting your work, and begin networking.   Click on the orange words below for detailed information and also be sure to refer to your industry page.

PORTFOLIO INFO: Podcast interviews with industry pros. Listen up. Articles about portfolio issues. Portfolio Agent, an online portfolio database with hundreds of samples of books/reels/demos/sites from Columbia graduates. Take a look around. Don’t forget the wiki for portfolio terms and definitions.  An archive of books, reels, press kits, and promo pieces from Columbia and the professional realm- housed in the Portfolio Center.  Sessions are scheduled with classes but are open to any interested student.  Register yourself on the website.  We'll send you email updates about our programs and events.  Subscribe to the blog.

REVIEWS + EVENTS WITH PROFESSIONALS: Show Off Portfolio Reviews are 1 on 1, 20-minute reviews with professionals for portfolios-in-progress and finished portfolios. Reserved for seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Schedules for Show-Off and Sessions are posted in our blog and on our events page.  Industry Experts are available by appointment to meet with juniors (who have a lot of work to show), seniors and graduate students for a thorough look at and conversation about portfolios-in-progress. 45 minutes.

PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION: Advanced photographers, editors, and graphic designers are available to work on your portfolio samples for your final portfolio.  Portfolio Web, our account-based web publishing system will allow you to assemble and update your own portfolio website.

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