Student Guide

The Portfolio Center can do a few key things to help you shape the work you’ve done in and outside of 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 links below for detailed information and also be sure to refer to your industry page for detailed industry related resources.  Industry Pages can be accessed via the pink links to the right >>>>>

ALL STUDENTS

PORTFOLIO INFO: PODCASTS interviews with industry pros. Listen up. Articles about portfolio issues. WEB AGENT: SEARCH, 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 throughout the semester and are open to any interested student.  Join the E-MAIL LIST.  We'll send you updates about our programs and events. Or SUBSCRIBE to the blog.

JUNIORS+SENIORS+GRAD STUDENTS+RECENT GRADS

REVIEWS WITH PROFESSIONALS + EVENTS : SHOW OFF Portfolio Reviews are 1 on 1, 20-minute reviews with professionals for portfolios-in-progress and finished portfolios.  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. Use WEB AGENT: BUILD, our account-based web publishing system to assemble and update your own portfolio website.  Have a one-on-one session with advanced photographers and graphic designers to document and package portfolio samples for your final portfolio through PRODUCTIONS EVENTS.

SENIORS+GRAD STUDENTS+RECENT GRADS

PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION: In addition to Production Events, there are advanced editors, photographers and graphic designers who are available to assist with documentation and packaging for your final portfolio through ADVANCED PRODUCTION SERVICES.

More Questions? Contact:

Caroline Cook Juhlin for majors: Art and Design / AEMM: Fashion/Retail Management, Visual Arts Management / ASL / Early Childhood Education / English / IAM / Interdisciplinary Arts / Marketing Communication: Advertising, Sports Marketing / Photography

David T. Lewis for majors: AEMM: Arts Entrepreneurship, E-Business and New Media Management,Media Management, Music Business, Performing Arts Management, Sports Management / Audio Arts and Acoustics / Cultural Studies / Dance / Fiction Writing / Film and Video / Journalism / Marketing Communication: Marketing, Public Relations / Music / Radio / Television / Theater