Portfolio review

Unit 5 – Building and art and design portfolio

Why did the graphics tutor say all work was mounted on white card?

-It makes all of the graphic work look clean and not messy like an art sketchbook is.

How did the student’s present 3D work in their portfolio?

-They had the outline of the work on one piece of paper and then they will take a picture of the 3D design itself and bring that in.

How did the students present the drawn work, can you use the materials used to?

The students scanned there own pictures on to the computer and then added any writing to it they needed

How did they mount the work?

They were mounted on to a piece of white card, which was stuck on with spray mount not prit stick.

How much do you think an average portfolio costs?

The portfolio its self can cost up to £100+! It costs £5 for each print.

Why is it important to be clear about the unit title when explaining about the work?

The university, know what units that the students have been studying and they will ask you, to see if you are aware of what unit it is.

Can you give a brief description of the work you have seen today?

It was pictures that had been made on the computer or scanned on to them. (graphics)

Explain any ideas and thoughts you may have  on how the work has been presented which you could develop in your own ideas?

The work was layed out and put into different categories of units. This made the presentation look great.

Explain what the strengths and weaknesses are of the portfolio..

STRENTGH- presented in different categories makes it look better.

WEAKNESS- People who don’t have pride in their work, or have no annotation.

Other than final design work what else was shown in the portfolio?

All the pictures of making a design are put together, and it makes the work look more interesting and exiting.

Why are idea sheets important?

They are important because it makes it look more interesting and it can help you more to get on to a course.

Why didn’t the students put their sketch book in?

Most of the work is on the computer, and it looks a lot more clean if it is on sheets of paper.