ARTS255 Portfolio Development

Assignment & Objectives

This course is designed to help prepare students majoring in Visual Arts or Graphic and Interactive Design to
successfully transfer to a B.F.A. or B.A. in Art program or prepare an industry quality portfolio suitable for pursuing
immediate work. The course will cover topics such as designing web and print portfolios, properly photographing
and preparing images of art work, writing an artist’s statement, assessing career options, and resume development.
Collaboratively, students will also conceptualize and manage their own art exhibition. 

Objectives for your library visit:

• Write a professional artist statement and resume.
• Identify and learn about career possibilities in the art or design field (if transfer is not a priority)
• Research and learn about appropriate transfer colleges through visiting lecturers and portfolio reviews.