Ready to build your first online art portfolio? Instructor Kristen Gillette leads a multi-part workshop that teaches strategies for developing a portfolio narrative. Workshop topics will address how to tell your story and position your work for job applications or exhibition opportunities. The focus is on beginner-friendly platforms and templates for building a site with no web design or programming needed. sessions are conducted in a supportive, peer-filled atmosphere.
This is an Arts Professional Pathways event co-presented by the Arts Division, Arts Games & Playable Media, and Career Success.
* * * * *
FREE and open to all UCSC undergraduate and graduate students in the Arts Division
Students are strongly encouraged to register for all three dates of this multi-part workshop
Full Schedule of Events
Workshop Part 1: Fri, Jan 22, 12-noon–2:00 p.m.
"Crafting a Portfolio Story"
Explore different strategies for presenting work and developing a central portfolio narrative.
Register here
Workshop Part 2: Fri, Jan 29, 12-noon–2:00 p.m.
"Designing and Building a Portfolio Site"
Look at available platform options and media technologies that can be used to present work, with hands-on instruction for designing and starting basic site-architecture.
Register here
Workshop Part 3: Fri, Feb 5, 12-noon–2:00 p.m.
"Mid-Process Portfolio Review"
Optional: review and feedback for sites in-progress.
Register here