Friday, March 2, 2012

Week of 3-5-12 to 3-9-12


All students will create a Career Portfolio:

Career Portfolios Overview

Are portfolios only for fashion designers, photographers, and artists? No, portfolios are

needed for all occupations.

Definition:

Portfolio (pôrt-fo´le-o´) n.

1. a. A portable case for holding loose papers, photographs, or drawings.

b. The materials collected in such a case when representative of a person’s work.

The American Heritage Dictionary

What is a career portfolio?

A career portfolio is a lifelong student-managed collection of accomplishments that

show progress toward career goals.

How does a portfolio benefit students?

• Displays their strengths and abilities.

• Highlights their accomplishments.

• Assists them in planning for the future.

• Helps them select their courses more appropriately.

• Increases their self-esteem by showcasing their accomplishments.

Where will the students store their working portfolio (collection)?

• Pizza boxes

• Accordion files

• Cereal boxes

• Legal size file folder with stapled sides

How can a portfolio be presented?

• Binder • Zipper case

• Scrapbook • CD-ROM

• Computer disk • Video

What does a portfolio tell employers?

That you are:

• Motivated • Self-directed

• Organized • Conscientious

Is it required of all students?

Yes; all students will create a portfolio as a part of the graphic design

class requirements.

Where could the portfolio be stored?

Binders or computer disks can be placed in:

• Classroom with the student’s assigned teacher.

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