Developing and Maintaining a Design-Tech Portfolio: A Guide for Theatre, Film & TV
by Rafael Jaen
Costume Area Head, Emerson College, Boston, MA; United Scenic Artist, Member; U.S. Institute of Theater Technology, Member Features & Benefits
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Contains specific guidelines about work layout techniques for Design and Technology Portfolios (for Theatre, Film and TV)
Added comments (do?s and don?ts) from many professionals in the field as well as tips on personal presentation during (job and/or college) interviews
Includes detail lists of recommended best supplies to put a portfolio together and vendor sources
Description
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This book is a practical guide to aid in the process of creating, developing and presenting successful Theatre/TV/Film design/technology portfolios in the fields of scenery, costumes, lighting and sound. The book will consist of four sections or chapters. The first section is dedicated to the realization of effective portfolio showcases and it will identify materials and techniques used to produce them. This chapter will also identify specific requirements by discipline including scenery, costumes, lighting and sound and will cover the different portfolio requirements to apply for graduate school, jobs in the field, professional organizations and for promotional purposes. The second section is dedicated to the development and use of digital portfolios and it will look at the different software used in this area. The third chapter is about presentation and marketing and it will describe how to develop personal presentation techniques, resume, business card, and web pages. Finally, the fourth section offers key information in regards to the maintenance and updating of portfolios. Each chapter will feature real samples from the professional field and a page of ?do?s and don?ts? with comments from experts in each design-tech discipline.
Contents
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Preface;
Introduction;
Part 1: Putting it Together: What is a portfolio;
The Effective Showcase;
Development Techniques;
Types of Portfolios;
Portfolio Development Techniques Do's and Don'ts, Comments from Experts in the Field;
Part 2: Introduction to the Digital Portfolio: The Effective Digital Showcase;
Production Techniques;
Digital Portfolio Do's and Don'ts;
Part 3: Presentign adn Marketing: Theatre/TV/Film Portfolio Presentation Techniques;
Presentation Techniques Do's and Dont's;
Theater/TV/Film Business Cards, CV, Resume, and Web pages;
Do's and Don'ts;
Part 4: Portfolio Maintenance and Next Steps guide;
Appendix: Resource List
Readership:
Theatre/TV/Film Design/Tech Students, Teachers and Professionals.
ISBN: 0-240-80712-X Book/Paperback
Line Illustrations: 20
Measurements: 7 1/4 X 10 1/4 in
Pages: 200
Imprint: Focal Press
Publication Date: 18 September 2006
Price: $34.99
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