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As a senior journalism major in college, I was required to create a portfolio of my newspaper clips, graphic design work, research papers, press releases and pieces I had worked on throughout my four years.
I assembled it in a professional 3-ring binder. I was so proud!
It has only been four years since I graduated and looking back, that 3-ring binder is an archaic method of presentation. As technology continues to grow at lightning speed, I advise students to create a digital portfolio to collect their work, not a hard copy.
For journalism and media, photography, or graphic design students, an electronic portfolio is a cheap, easy way to collect work. An online portfolio can do the same thing as a tangible portfolio, it serves as a hub of digital work. Students can showcase pieces from internships, special courses, projects, group affiliations and more and the best part is the URL web address of an e-portfolio can easily be added to an email signature, resume, a business card or personal website.
More perks?
- E- portfolios give students the ability to share.
- E- portfolios allow for ongoing feedback.
- E- portfolios give students a chance to reflect on their own growth and progress.
How popular are e-portfolios among students today? I conducted a twitter query and Google search to find 10 student (or recent graduate) examples.
Take a Look:
- George Washington University
http://www.byersalex.com/ - University of Texas- Austin
http://www.rachelyouens.com/resume.html - Kent State University
http://www.kylemichaelmiller.com/index.html - St. Edwards University
http://www.kassandranavarro.com/ - University of South Florida
http://amjones4.myweb.usf.edu/index.html - Michigan State University
http://andreazagata.carbonmade.com/ - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
http://www.emilyingram.com/ - UNC Chapel Hill
http://ebeforeimedia.com/index.html - UNC Chapel Hill
http://www.julieturkewitz.com/ - University of Minnesota
http://www.ewenmedia.com/
Here are six more examples, from the Journalism and PR department at the University of Sunderland in the UK.
If you have an outstanding student portfolio, feel free to add the URL and share your comments.
TIP: Looking for an online portfolio service? Check out Interfolio, for a clean and simple way to manage your work.
