Seventeenth post: Reviewing portfolios/websites so far

 Document your progress: photograph the mounts / screen shot website pages and explain the considerations you are making.

 What have you chosen and why? What range of skills does it show?

 How have you presented it professionally/to give a good impression?

 Give examples of how it links to independent portfolio/website research

Sixteenth Post: Independent Study for high grades

For merit/distinction Unit 10 M1/M2 and D1/D2:

• Find examples of portfolios and website design, or articles about the construction/design of these and analyse them to explain what you have learned/considered as a result of studying them. What will you apply to your own portfolio/website? Document creatively on your blog.

• Possible sources: Behance search by portfolio type eg. ‘Illustration portfolio’, www.artsthread.com search portfolio section, Youtube: view others portfolios select those who have applied to similar courses/Universities, Pinterest: get presentation ideas / follow the link outside of Pinterest to view their portfolio/

fifteenth post - Independent Study (4th - 8th Dec)

Document your 2hrs minimum of proactive independent study (work you have set yourself)

you reflect on this / show examples of what you have done / learned as a result of this: photos, videos, vlog, screenshots etc. 

fourteenth post - digital illustration

thirteenth post - creative CV

Twelfth post - Preparing Materials for Christmas Market Stall (work experience)

Explain how we have worked together to :

• Ensure the most resourceful use of materials: give examples eg. cutting methods, keeping costs down, ability to mass produce

• Appeal to our target audience: time of year, colours, hand-finishing, professional level of outcome

• Gain transferable skills for the future: collaborative working, working to a deadline, profit margins, entrepreneurship, presentation, working for a target audience, business acumen

Business acumen is keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a "business situation" (risks and opportunities) in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.

Include photos of your making process to illustrate.

Eleventh post - Independent Study 20th - 24th Nov

Document your 2hrs minimum of proactive independent study (work you have set yourself)

you reflect on this / show examples of what you have done / learned as a result of this: photos, videos, vlog, screenshots etc. 

Tenth post - Independent Study, Christmas Market task

Write a blog post analysing the creative / handmade business opportunities at the Christmas Markets:

Select 3 examples and explain their brand and how their products stand out from the others. Are there any that inspire you or you could see yourself working towards in the future? What research, planning and preparation do you think they need to put in before the event?  

Ninth Post: Reflecting on the Create Your Future event

*Discussion of examples and evaluating what you have learned is key here: the more you are able to evidence in your reflection the better your grade will be!

Eighth Post: Natty Bee Case Study

•How did Natalie build her business: explain the stages, skills needed, pathway from university

•What considerations does Natalie make to meet her target audience needs?

•How does Natalie brand herself?

•What information is available on her website? How is this beneficial in gaining work?

•How does Natalie promote her business?

•From looking at Natalie’s promotional material/website, what considerations will you make when composing your own and branding yourself? 

Seventh blog post: independent study 13th - 19th Nov

Document your 2hrs (minimum) of independent study:

you reflect on this / show examples of what you have done / learned as a result of this: photos, videos, vlog, screenshots etc. 

Sixth Post: Photographing Your Work

•Photograph your work: explore ‘white balance’ for high quality outcomes

•Document the process: camera settings, pop up studio, you taking the photos

^ use photos of the pop up studio / you using the studio to illustrate your blog post 

Blog Post:

•Research the importance of photographing your work well for your portfolios: refer to student Art Guide Article

•What considerations should you make for 3d/large scale work?

•How does this affect an interviewers impression of you?

•How would you edit the photos? 

Fifth Post: Reflecting on Student Art Guide Portfolio Article

 Read the Article How to make an art portfolio for college or university (the ultimate guide)

 https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/how-to-make-an-art-portfolio-for-college-or-university

 

 In a blog post:

 Summarise what you have learned using screenshots of key quotes and considerations. 

Fourth Post: Portfolios

 What is a portfolio?

 Why do I need a portfolio?

 What should my portfolio include? See Erin/uni courses for specialist advice

 How should I present my work? Digital/physical: refer to course research

 

 Watch the video that links to my specialist area: https://www.youtube.com/user/UniCreativeArts/search?query=portfolio

 What have I learned regarding portfolios for my specialist area?

 What is a Foundation Art course? Why may I want to consider this/have it as a back up plan?

 Search on YouTube for examples of portfolios and screenshot images that are helpful.

Third post: Research Progression Route

 Research your relevant progression route and document on your blog:

 Apprenticeship

 University

 Work

 If you are unsure / back up plan: Art Foundation

Apprencticeship questions:

 Define what an apprenticeship is.

 What is the difference between an internship and an apprenticeship?

 Discuss the benefits of each for me: give examples.

 What types of creative industry apprenticeships are there?

 Which am I interested in and why?

 Explain how to apply for an apprenticeship: steps, research, application process

 How much can I expect to get paid?

 How does this link to my future goals?

University questions:

Research 5 university courses collecting information into:

Entry/portfolio requirements (UCAS points)

Fees

placement opportunities

career progression

open days and key dates/deadlines

What modules will you study and what are they about?

Accommodation/Grants

Where possible find examples of student work from: degree

shows/Instagram etc.

*Search via UCAS and university websites

Work questions:

What kind of job would I like to apply for? retail/customer service/warehouse/sales/admin/carer etc.

Find 5 jobs that you can apply for and discuss:

What will I need in order to apply?

Try:

https://www.indeed.co.uk/

https://www.totaljobs.com/

https://www.reed.co.uk/

Second blog post: Aspire Conference

Reflect on the Aspire conference:

•Which speaker inspired you the most and why?

•What you learned from the speakers? Considerations for the future, different pathways to careers, qualities/characteristics to succeed, job possibilities

•What did this make you consider/think about for your future?

•Additional notes/videos: key things you wrote down/learned and how they’ve helped you

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•Your first thoughts on the Mindfulness competition: which category you would like to enter and why? How will this benefit your portfolio?

*Include photos/videos (if you have a google account you can attach these via google drive)

First Blog post: Reflect on Vision for Porgression Monday

 Reflect on what you learned from the experience yesterday:

 - Add a description to explain your knowledge of what a great BTEC art student is like: characteristics/behaviours/attitude/approach, what they do on a regular basis? Self-reflect, what could you work on/improve?

 - What did you learn about independent study? Why is it important that you undertake independent study on your course and for the future? Where have you identified in your week that you plan to do this and what ideas do you have of where you’d like to start?

 - What did you learn about what motivates you? Discuss the three most important factors to you and explain how these could be fulfilled by examples of careers/jobs/work activities

 - What ideas discussed in “Looking to the future, how can art help?” did you find most interesting? What have you learned about the importance of art to society/community/mental health/for raising awareness/transferrable skills