You and a graphic designer in a room for 45 minutes making an aspect of your portfolio better. For free.* Limited spots available. Juniors, seniors, grad students and May ’08 graduates are eligible to participate.
To participate on Thursday, September 25 you MUST RSVP by September 18. Visit the Portfolio Production page to read guidelines, eligibility requirements and get reservation details.
Next Graphic Design Assistance Day dates:
Thursday, October 23 – Register by October 16
Thursday, November 20 – Register by November 13
*Printing not included. Graphic Design Assistance Day is part of Portfolio Production Week brought to you by the Portfolio Center.
Yes. We will arrange for you to have your business card designed. For free*. Need we say more? Oh yeah, only on the dates listed below and sign up early. Limited spots available. Juniors, seniors, grad students and May ’08 graduates are eligible to participate.
To participate on Tuesday, September 23 you MUST RSVP by September 16. Visit the Portfolio Production page to read guidelines, eligibility requirements and get reservation details.
Next Business Card Day dates:
Tuesday, October 21 – Register by October 14
Tuesday, November 18 – Register by November 11
*Printing not included. Business Card Day is part of Portfolio Production Week brought to you by the Portfolio Center.
It's time for Columbia's annual fall semester kick off we all know and love-- Convocation! Be sure to look for the Portfolio Center booth among the crowd of students, organizations and departments. Get there early and you might snag yourself a free tee, button or poster from the Portfolio Center.
Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 12PM-3PM
Location: Grant Park, Balbo & Columbus Drive
Take a trip with the Portfolio Center to some of the top companies and organizations in Chicago. You’ll experience the working environment, mingle with professionals and engage in conversations about presenting work, portfolios and professionalism. Any student from any major is welcome to attend any of the field trips. Limited spots available. Call 312.369.7280 to reserve your spot.
Fall ’08 Trips:
October 6 - The Onion @ Noon
October 15 - Wall To Wall Recording Studio @ Noon
November 12 - Avenue Edit @ Noon
November 20 – Metro Chicago @ 5PM [this trip includes sitting in on a sound check and attending the show with Murder by Death]
Brought to you by the Portfolio Center in collaboration with Columbia Click.
Check out photographer CJ Burton's website, where he physically shows what his portfolio/promo piece looks like, as well as pre-pro sketches compared to final projects
http://www.cjburton.com/C.J.-Burton-press.html
As the new semester gears up we are very pleased to welcome our new neighbor and BFF, Christie Anderson. Christie has just been hired at the College Advising Center and is available to assist with questions related to career development. She helps both students exploring career paths, and provides assistance with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and job search strategies. Contact her directly at 312.369.6985 to schedule an appointment, or you can send quick questions via email.
Saverio Truglia, advertising and editorial photographer, started to get active again on his blog
He's allowing new photographers to ask their business and marketing related questions and hoping to generate a discussion about them.
Hopefully this will be of use to you photography majors!
Software can be expensive. When you don’t have the funds to purchase the software needed to manipulate your work, be it audio, video, and or image based, what do you do? The answer is not to obtain an illegal copy of that software needed, but to look for a free legit alternative. A great place to find these options is by using the internet. You will want to do a search for “open source software” or you check these two links to see what they have to offer. The use of open source software is a great alternative plus it can save you money and have the same results as almost any commercial software.
Q: What kind of software will I find?
A: DVD ripping, video conversion, audio conversion, graphic/photo editor, and much more.
Here are two great resources:
The Portfolio Center and Columbia College Chicago as a whole does not provide technical support to open source programs that are available. The Portfolio Center is simple providing information on free legit software. If you choose to download and use any of the open source software you are responsible for reading and adhering to the user agreements provided by the creator of the software.
I ran across this site:
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/99-remarkable-photographers-portfolios/
Note that websites are referred to as portfolios...
There are a whole lot of my favorite photographers in here - and some I have never seen. I hope you are as inspired as I am. Have fun and go work on your portfolios this summer!
Columbia College has tons of student organizations. In addition to school work, involving yourself in an organization is practically a must in developing your body of work. The listing will look good on your resume and there may be activities initiated by the group that could be used in your portfolio.
While being active in student groups is a great start; don’t limit yourself to campus connections. Remember: you ultimately want to be a professional so start smoozing with the big dogs (or mid-size dogs) now. Nearly every industry has a professional membership organization. If you’re unsure of the exact names of associations relevant to your interest; usually a general internet search with the industry followed by associations, such as “film associations,” will bring up either several direct links or a link with a compiled list.
Joining a professional organization gives you access to numerous resources that may be offered through the association, including industry insights, educational seminars, and social networking events. Plus, once you begin making contacts you’ll have more leverage to get the scoop on jobs, informational interviews and informal portfolio reviews. The best time to network is before you need the contacts.
Through a random internet search, a website called Art-Support surfaced. The website has a small section on articles about the business of art and photography, tips on selling art, pointers on how to exhibit art, and ideas on how to promote and market artworks. A lot of their resources are for sale; however, one stand out article listing artist portfolio guidelines provides a good overview of the following issues:
Much of this information is the same advice we hear constantly from gallery directors that visit the Portfolio Center. Check it out!
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to showcase your visual art, why not consider a blog? More and more artists are using a blog format because it is so accessible to those of us who may not be (ahem) "technologically inclined." If you can write an email, you can build a blog, which makes it a great solution to the problem of going DIY with your web portfolio.
You can sign up for a free account at someplace like Blogger or an inexpensive service like TypePad . Once you've set yourself up, upload your images according to instructions, along with a short text blurb that includes the title and date of the piece. You can even include a short sentence or two about the piece to give the viewer more insight.
The tagging feature allows you to categorize the work by series, mediums, years created or however else you feel like organizing your work. Plus, all blogs are equipped with a handy dandy "About Me" feature which is the perfect space for an artist's statement. Anyone who is interested in following your work can sign up for the RSS feed so they'll be emailed every time you upload something new.
If you choose the blog route, be sure you're ready to keep it updated; a blog with nothing new looks unprofessional after about a month. Also, while it's tempting to include an entry here or there about someone who drove you crazy on the El or a new taco place you're nuts for, don't. Don't clutter up the space with ramblings. If you must express that side of your creative force, build a second blog; keep your professional blog for your work.
Of course, we here at the Portfolio Center are happy to help seniors and grad students set up a full-blown website portfolio through Portfolio Production. But, in the meantime, consider establishing a web presence this way. It's a great way to get your work out there.
Portfolios don't just make themselves you know. Some assembly is required. And while the Portfolio Center is available to help senior students document, design and produce some aspects of their portfolios we don't provide printing, duplication or packaging materials. But we compiled a list of companies commonly used for portfolio related supplies and services; including portfolio books, web domain registration, CD/DVD duplication and printing. Check out our materials and service vendors list and imagine all the possibilities for presenting your body of work.
Pulling your work together for the first time for inclusion in a portfolio can be daunting. But you need to buck up and get it done. Then, get your portfolio in front of others and welcome any feedback on how your work is being received. Rachal Duggan, an art & design major, had a huge body of work in illustration. Before this past spring, she'd never organized or presented that work to anyone that could actually hire her. Rachal used the Portfolio Center's Show Off program to work through her presentation jitters.
PC: What industry do you want to work in?
Ideally, I'd like to work within commercial illustration.PC: What’s in your portfolio?
My portfolio is a series of drawings I recently completed.
PC: How are you showing your work to others?
I participated in a show off (portfolio) review at the Portfolio Center, with Langley Creative, an established illustration agency. Receiving professional feedback is invaluable. The Portfolio Center has industry contacts that are willing to come in and sit down with students.
PC: Why do you think receiving feedback on your work is important?
After countless critiques in the classroom, a working professional's advice is vital. From that, you can take what they say and then use it to fine-tune your portfolio.
PC: Anything else you think is important for other students to know?
It can be incredibly intimidating to meet with a professional and peel open your book. After you try it, you gain confidence in the representation of yourself. After one meeting, you'll be ready for several more.
---Rachal worked with a designer to layout her illustrations for inclusion in a portfolio that she can use both in print form and as a PDF. If you're interested in creating your print book, the Portfolio Center will host "DIY Print Book Workshop" and "Clean Up Your Image Day" events during Portfolio Boot Camp during June 9-13.
SAVE THE DATES FOR PORTFOLIO BOOT CAMP! Shape up your body of work during this week long program especially for recent grads. You’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback on how to present your work and tighten up your portfolio presentation through production services. December 2007 & May 2008 graduates are eligible.
Full schedule with dates, times and registration information is coming soon but here are a few of the programs that will be offered:
Portfolio Web Workshop / Move your work onto the world wide web by attending a tutorial session for Portfolio Web, Columbia’s free website publishing system. You’ll have the chance to set-up an account plus we’ll show you sample sites that use text, images, video and audio to showcase portfolio work.
Photo Doc Day / Get high quality photos of your portfolio samples taken by advanced photography students. For fashion design, product design, flatwork and paintings, headshots, sculpture, packaging . . . anything 3D…if it fits in the door, we'll get it shot for you.
Covered: CD/DVD Package Design Day / Is your work covered? If not, we’ll pair you with a graphic designer to create a cover and disc label for your work. Sending out your film, reel, demo, aircheck or resume tape on CD or DVD with your name scrawled in Sharpie just won’t do...
Short Cuts: Reel & Resume Tape Editing / Bring in your footage* and meet with an editor who will cut a professional reel or resume tape for you. Open to film & video, television, and broadcast journalism recent grads ready to assemble their final reel. *Note: All footage must either be in QuickTime (.MOV), DVCAM, or MiniDV format.
DIY Print Books / Learn how to create and update your print book or press kit. We’ll discuss resources and techniques relating to layouts, image usage and font selection all geared to give you tools for do-it-yourself application.
Clean Up Your Image Day / Ready to organize your work into a PDF, print book or press kit? You’ll have the chance to work with a designer on layout assistance, font selection/type treatment, image cleanup and image manipulation.
We're opening up our doors and giving current Portfolio Web account users several chances to come in, ask questions and continue the plight to online portfolio greatness. If you need individual attention, can't quite get your formatting right, or maybe you can't decide on which design works best with your content then this is the time to resolve those issues.
Schedule:
Monday, May 12 / 12-2PM & 4-6PM
Tuesday, May 13 / 11AM-1PM & 4-6PM [4-6PM session will be held in room 419 of 623 S. Wabash]
Wednesday, May14 / 12-2PM & 3-5PM
Thursday, May 15 / 10AM-12PM & 3-5PM (last chance before Industry Night)
Friday, May 16 / No walk-in hours...you should be at Manifest anyway
Location: 623 S. Wabash room 307 unless otherwise noted above.
Open only to senior and grad students who currently have an account. If you'd like a free web account and you are a senior or grad student please give us a ring at 312-344-7280 for more information.
Back by popular demand: Portfolio Web Workshop Week. Seniors this is your chance to move your work into the world wide web. Attend one of the Portfolio Center's web site tutorial sessions during May 5-9 that will introduce you to Portfolio Web, Columbia’s free website publishing system. You’ll have the chance to set-up an account and we’ll show you sample sites that use text, images, video and audio to showcase portfolio work. This session will be hands-on so feel free to bring work samples with you.
Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to ensure you get a seat. Sign-up by calling 312.344.7280. Open to seniors only.
Monday, May 5
4-6PM / 600 S. Michigan, Room 709
Wednesday, May 7
4-6PM / 600 S. Michigan, Room 709
Friday, May 9
Noon-2PM / 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 709
If you currently have an account and just need some help figuring next steps please come by the Portfolio Center with your questions during Portfolio Web Walk-In Hours.
We're opening up our doors and giving current Portfolio Web account users several chances to come in, ask questions and continue the plight to online portfolio greatness. If you need individual attention, can't quite get your formatting right, or maybe you can't decide on which design works best with your content then this is the time to resolve those issues.
Schedule:
Monday, May 5 / 1-3PM
Tuesday, May 6 / Sorry...no walk-in hours
Wednesday, May 7 / 3-5PM
Thursday, May 8 / 3-5PM
Friday, May 9 / 10AM-12PM
Location: 623 S. Wabash room 307
Open only to senior and grad students who currently have an account. If you'd like a free web account and you are a senior or grad student please give us a ring at 312-344-7280 for more information.
Industry Night is a series of 5 campus wide receptions that happen on May 15 (the night before Manifest) that will give graduating students access to working arts & media professionals. Over 250 professionals have RSVPed so far. This is your chance to trot out your portfolio, wave your resume around and pass out those business cards. It’s called networking. And it’s vital to getting started in your profession. But maybe you need a little bit more information or some encouragement...that's fine...hop on over to the Portfolio on Wednesday, May 7. We'll be giving tips on what to bring, how to dress, and hearty handshake demos between 11AM-4PM, every hour on the hour.
Location: 623 S. Wabash, room 307
Here is a quick tutorial on how to resize your images for the Portfolio Web system using Photoshop.
Go to File > Open… and select the image to be resized.
Go to Image > Image Size… a pop-up window will display your image size and resolution information.
Make sure that the Pixel Dimension fields are chained together in order to keep your image proportion correct. (If the Pixel Dimension fields are NOT chained together, then place a check mark in the box next to Constrain Proportions)
Then In the Image Size window you will NEED to lower the resolution to 72.
In the drop down box located at the bottom of the Image Size window you will want to choose”bicubic sharper (best for reduction)”
In the Pixel Dimension field lower the width to 600 pixels* (make sure you have selected pixels NOT Percent in the drop down box that is to the right of the width field) then press OK. *Remember NOT to exceed 600 pixels wide nor 800 pixels high.
Go to File > Save As… and select JPEG as your file type and choose a destination for your file. Remember to give your file a different name, so you avoid writing over and losing your original file.
Choose JPEG from the drop down box. **IMPORTANT** Rename your file so you do not loose the original file.
We realize that you may not know exactly where to begin when it comes time to build your portfolio. Quick word of advice: Start with your content. Does any of your work need to be documented? If so, there are several services that the Portfolio Center offers to help seniors and grad students capture their work. Lani Schuster, an MFA student in the Book & Paper Arts program, utilized the Portfolio Center's Photo Doc Day to get high quality photographs taken of her paper art.
PC: What type of work do you produce?
Lani: I am a Book Artist, Paper Artist and Sculptor.
PC: How do you showcase or promote your work?
Lani: I participate in exhibitions and with the help of the Portfolio Center I will have a website.
PC: What type of information or samples are in your portfolio?
Lani: I include an artist statement along with slides, digital images and samples of my books, handmade paper and sculptures.
PC: How did the Portfolio Center help?
Lani: They have helped in documenting my artwork and have provided tips on how to represent myself as a Fine Artist.
PC: Why do you think displaying / packaging your work is important?
Lani: The only way to get exposure is to show your work. This leads you to making connections with those whom can offer you opportunities you didn't have before.
PC: Anything else you think students should know before putting their portfolio together?
Lani: Although it is an overwhelming task the Portfolio Center will help you step by step and encourage you along the way.
-----Lani was able to get dozens of photographs of her work by participating in Photo Doc Day. Graduating students needing professional documentation of their garments, products, fine art, and really any 3-D work or even headshots should plan to get it done at the next Photo Doc Day in mid-June during Portfolio Boot Camp.
Mark your calendar for Portfolio Boot Camp: Workshops & Production for New Grads to be held this June. We can't give you specifics on which professionals will be here or give you the exact times / dates of programs yet, BUT we can tell you that if you're graduating in May and still unsure of how to pull your work together then you should plan to attend.
During this week you’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback from professionals and tighten up your portfolio presentation through production services. More details coming soon about how you can shape up your body of work during Portfolio Boot Camp. Check back...and if you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and let us know you're graduating. We'll put you on our mailing list.
We're spotlighting some of the talented soon to be or recent grads of Columbia and their work...as well as services they've used through the Portfolio Center (of course). Blake Wells, Audio Arts & Acoustics major, recently set-up his text-based portfolio using Portfolio Web. He shared with us his approach to showcasing his skills online.
PC: What industry do you want to work in?
Blake: Acoustical Consulting
PC: How are you showcasing or promoting your work?
Blake: Scanning documents from previous classes and a lab notebook. Displaying my resume and other attributes that will show that I am qualified for the position I'm applying for.
PC: What type of information or samples are in your portfolio?
Blake: Written reports, a lab notebook, and a preview of a final project that is still in the works.
PC: How did the Portfolio Center help or what services did you receive through us?
Blake: I was able to create a website that potential employers could navigate to in order to learn more about the Acoustics program at Columbia and the work that I am able to produce. It also created a place for people to see my resume if they lost it.
PC: Why do you think displaying / packaging your work is important?
Blake: It's important for people to see what kind of work I am able to do after my education at Columbia. The Acoustics program is unique and many people do not know much about it. Showing my work reflects the caliber of the school and what I can offer to potential employers.
PC: Anything else you think students should know before putting their portfolio together?
Blake: Know what to show, and what not to show. Keep it simple and to the point. Don't overwhelm your audience with too much info, but put your best foot forward. Try to be as creative as possible, but still maintain a professional atmosphere. Have reasons for why you did what you did because interviewers will reference things you display in the portfolio and have questions for you about it.
-----Blake used Portfolio Web, Columbia's free web publishing system for seniors & grad students, to get his work online. If you're a senior or grad student interested in moving your work to the world wide web check out an upcoming Portfolio Web Workshop during April 28-May2.
Seniors: Get your work online, in time for graduation. Attend one of the Portfolio Center's web site tutorial sessions during April 28-May 2 that will introduce you to Portfolio Web, Columbia’s free website publishing system. You’ll have the chance to set-up an account and we’ll show you sample sites that use text, images, video and audio to showcase portfolio work. This session will be hands-on so feel free to bring work samples with you.
Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to ensure you get a seat. Sign-up by calling 312.344.7280. Open to seniors only.
Monday, April 28
10AM-12PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 921 - Art & Design Lab
4PM-6PM / 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 709 – TV Lab
Tuesday, April 29
10AM-12PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 921 - Art & Design Lab
12PM-2PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 307 - Portfolio Center / Portfolio Web walk-ins. Only for students who currently have accounts and need assistance.
4PM-6PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 419 – IAM Lab
Wednesday, April 30
10-Noon / 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 709 – TV Lab
4PM-6PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 419 – IAM Lab
Thursday, May 1
10AM-12PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 921 - Art & Design Lab
3PM-5PM / 623 S. Wabash, Room 307 - Portfolio Center / Portfolio Web walk-ins. Only for students who currently have accounts and need assistance.
Friday, May 2
12PM - 2PM / 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 709 – TV Lab
Renowned photographer Sheila Metzner will show and discuss her work on Thursday, May 1 at 6PM in 1104 S. Wabash, 8th floor in Film Row Cinema as part of the “Art Works” Photography Lecture Series. Metzner’s photographs are featured in many private and museum collections – notably The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The International Centre of Photography. Her unique photographic style has positioned her as a contemporary master in the worlds of fine art, fashion, portraiture, still life and landscape photography.
This session is open to the public. Art Works is sponsored by the Portfolio Center and theVisiting photographer / guest lecturer, Sheila Metzner will be available to review student portfolios and answer questions about presenting work on Friday, May 2 from 10AM-2PM. Metzner’s photographs are featured in many private and museum collections – notably The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The International Centre of Photography. Her unique photographic style has positioned her as a contemporary master in the worlds of fine art, fashion, portraiture, still life and landscape photography.
Columbia College juniors, seniors, graduate students and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate in the portfolio reviews. By appointment only. Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work. On Thursday, May 1 Metzner will also be speaking as part of the ART WORKS Photography lecture series which is open to the public.
Come out and support THE PHOTOJOURNALIST - celebrating 30 years of "PJ LOVE" at Columbia College Chicago's Annual Photojournalism Seminar on Saturday, April 12 from 9AM-3PMRSVP NOW
Featured Speakers:
John H. White / "The Soul of Photojournalism"
Pablo Martinez-Monsivais / Associated Press White House Photographer/Pulitzer Prize Winner
Erik Unger / Staff photographer, Crain's Chicago Business "Making Your Job A Dream Job"
Adrian Burros / Rev. Jesse Jackson/Rainbow PUSH photographer
Jon Sall / Video Manager, Chicago Sun-Times
Bob Davis / Wedding photojournalist, entrepreneur / "Mastering Your Craft"
Stacie Freudenberg / Freelance photojournalist
Plus: Women in Photojournalism Panel Discussion with Ginny Nesete, Stacey Wescott, Debra Meeks, Rene Edde, Moderated by Barbara Iverson, Professor, Columbia College Department of Journalism
AND YOU!
Two-minute Presentations: First come, first serve. Anyone attending the seminar will have an opportunity to present 6 images within 2 minutes, but must be pre-registered.
Door prizes contributed by Canon, Central Camera, and other generous sponsors! and more surprises!
Location: 1104 South Wabash, 8th Floor
WHO: You + Your Portfolio Samples + Working Professionals
WHY: Feedback + Conversation + Networking
WHAT: Resumes + Business Cards + Websites
Graduating seniors and graduating grad students are invited to attend the events listed below that will host the kinds of arts & media professionals you hope to work with in the near future.
WHERE:
>Advertising & Design Showcase / 4PM to 7PM / Conaway Center 1st Floor, 1104 S. Wabash / Advertising Artists, Copywriters, Illustrators, Photographers, Marketing, PR, Motion Graphics, Interactive Arts & Media and Filmmakers
>Art Expo / 5PM to 8PM / At galleries across campus (tba) / Fine Artists including: Painters, Photographers, Book & Paper, Interactive, Sculptors and Visual Arts Managers
>Journalism Reception / 5PM to 8PM / J Department, 2nd Floor, 33 East Congress / Writers, Broadcast Journalists, and Photojournalists
>Film & Video Reception* / 5PM to 8PM / Film Row Cinema, 8th Floor, 1104 S Wabash / Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Editors, and Screen Writers / *By invitation only.
>All Access Night Club* / 6PM to 10PM / Location TBA / Music Business: managers, promoters, journalists, photographers / *By invitation only.
>ASL / 4PM to 7PM / Ferguson Theater/Tour Center, 1st Floor, 600 S. Michigan / ASL graduating seniors
New info will be posted soon. Talk to your department’s Manifest Liaison for details. Do the Indu Twist.
Judy Herrmann and Susan Carr will give 30 minute consultations on the business of being a photographer on Thursday, April 10 from 3PM-5PM. Both Judy and Susan are working photographers and past presidents of the American Society of Media Photographers. Sit down with an experienced and successful commercial photographer and discuss ... well, whatever you want. Ask anything about your work, starting out in the business, the industry. This is the place to get direct personal feedback on your career from photographers who have been there. Columbia College juniors, seniors and May ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
By appointment only. To sign-up call 312-344-7280.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Visiting photographer / guest lecturer, Vincent Dixon will be available to review student portfolios and answer questions about presenting work for commercial jobs on Wednesday, April 16 from 10AM-2PM. Dixon started his professional career in Paris and quickly was awarded some of the top campaigns in Europe such as Absolut Europe and Perrier. Those highly visible campaigns, among others, quickly gained him notoriety throughout both Europe and North America.
Columbia College juniors, seniors, graduate students and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate in the portfolio reviews. By appointment only. Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work. On Tuesday, April 15 Dixon will also be speaking as part of the ART WORKS Photography lecture series which is open to the public.Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get juniors, seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Ireland native and award winning photographer Vincent Dixon will show and discuss his work on Tuesday, April 15 at 7PM in 1104 S. Wabash, in Film Row Cinema, 8th floor as part of the “Art Works” Photography Lecture Series. Dixon started his professional career in Paris and quickly was awarded some of the top campaigns in Europe such as Absolut Europe and Perrier. Those highly visible campaigns, among others, quickly gained him notoriety throughout both Europe and North America.
This session is open to the public. Art Works is sponsored by the Portfolio Center and the Photography Department.
On Wednesday, April 16 Vincent Dixon will also review photography student portfolios from 10AM-2PM.
When thinking about posting video clips online it's important to know which formats are best suited for the system where your website is being hosted. Below is a list of the accepted video file formats that can be used with the Web Agent. Note: Video files must NOT exceed 30mb in file size. (Files that exceed the 30mb limit will not upload to your website)
Accepted File types: asf, asx, avi, divx, dv, dvx, m4v, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpg, qt, wmv, 3g2, 3gp, 3ivx and 3vx
If a photographer makes an excellent portfolio, but no one sees it, does anyone care? But, what if you're trying your hardest to get that work seen, but it still seems like no one's looking? Give yourself a quick lesson in promoting your portfolio with nationally recognized commercial photographer Jim Krantz. Jim's been successfully selling his talents for years and he's here to help with the basics- web portfolio, postcards and how to get your name out there. Pay attention and people will start paying attention to you.
The A.V. Club, The Onion's arts and entertainment section, provides thorough coverage of the week's cultural happenings. On Tuesday, April 1 from 1PM -4PM Selena Salfen, photo editor at the Onion A.V. Club , will be on campus to review food and location photography for potential internship possibility. Selena Salfen is a music, editorial, and advertising photographer based in Chicago. Her clients include Geffen Records, Revolver Magazine, Guitar World, Touch & Go Records, Draft FCB, and Chicago Magazine. Juniors, seniors, grad students and December '07 grads are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Catherine Edelman is a recognized leader in contemporary photography. Her gallery has a roster of over 30 established photographers, as well as a new Chicago Project that represents emerging Chicago talent. On Wednesday, April 2 at 9AM Ms. Edelman will participate in a moderated Q+A discussion to help emerging Columbia College photographers understand how they should price their fine-art photography. This session does not cover pricing for assignment photography. Open to all students.
Location: Portfolio Center, 623 S Wabash, room 307
Photography and illustration students have an opportunity to have their portfolio reviewed and get feedback on their body of work on Wednesday, April 10 from 1PM-3PM from artist agent Jodie Zeitler. Jodie reps many talented artists whose sum of work spans tabletop, landscape, portrait and illustration for clients such as Leo Burnett, ESPN Magazine, Jive Records and American Girl Place. Juniors, seniors, grad students and December '07 grads are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Susan Aurinko of Flatfile Galleries will be available to meet with fine art and fine art photography students on Tuesday, April 8 from 1PM-4PM. Students can expect to receive direct feedback not only on their work but also advice about the appropriate ways to present your work to galleries for consideration. Flatfile exhibits many forms including painting, photography and sculpture and showcases both accomplished and emerging artists. Juniors, seniors, grad students and December '07 grads are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Come network with Columbia talent from all majors on Tuesday, March 11 from 3PM-8PM. The Student Programming Board is gathering various student organizations, individuals and even the Portfolio Center for a day (or rather evening) geared to celebrate young professionals. That means you.
There will be free food, speed networking, and motivational speeches given by Joe Roberts [Ecenter AEMM Director] and Rahim Fazel [Entrepreneur]. Location: Hokin Annex, 1st floor 623 S Wabash.
Contact SPB at spb@colum.edu or 312-344-7188 for more information.
This event is a collaboration between the Student Programming Board (SPB), Click, E-club and Portfolio Center.
A freelance photojournalist based in Chicago, Sally Ryan has spent over nine years documenting life in America. Sally shoots regularly for The New York Times covering news and feature stories throughout the Midwest. Her work has been published in The Onion A.V. Club, The Dallas Morning News, The London Times, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Newton (Italy) magazine and Windy City Sports magazine.
Availability: Varies
All sessions are by appointment only. If you're interested to meet with an Industry Expert call 312.369.7280 for details.
Q: Whoa there. What are Industry Expert sessions again?
A: It's a service provided by the Portfolio Center that pairs students with working professionals in their field. An Industry Expert helps you understand what materials to put in a portfolio (and what to leave out), how to package and present your work, and how you'll know when it's ready for prime time.
Q: What happens when two Portfolio Center staff members make a bet to see who can book the most portfolio reviews for one day?
A: A whole lotta chances for students to get feedback on their work that's what. March 11, 2008, the day we've coined as Show Off Showdown, will bring seven local arts & media professionals onto campus for a day of reviews and in some cases intern scouting.
While we offer portfolio reviews for various majors throughout the semester and call the program "Show Off," we normally don't schedule 7 on one day. Come out and show us what you got.
Here is what's scheduled for March 11:
Show Off to 97.7 / 96.9 (The Drive)
Show Off to Taylor Castle, Photographer
Show Off to James Imbrogno, Photographer
Show Off to Callie Lipken, Photographer
Show Off to Midwest Teen Sex Show
Students should call 312-344-7280 to sign-up for an appointment. Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get juniors, seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Don't see a Show Off that interests you? No worries. Check out our program and events page to see more upcoming events. Or register with us and get notified via e-mail about reviews and sessions related to your industry.
Oh, by the way-- The score is David Lewis 4, Caroline Juhlin 3...but who's counting...
Whether you just have an idea or already own a business – no matter what stage your business is at, the Arts Entrepreneurship Center (Ecenter) of the Columbia College Chicago AEMM Department, is here to help YOU! THE ECENTER IS YOUR ONE-STOP RESOURCE!
We are pleased to announce that the Ecenter now has a business specialist to provide technical assistance FREE to all Columbia students seeking self-employment in the Arts. You will gain valuable business advice, access to business plan reviews, and guidance to help you create a business plan.
Consultations are by appointment only, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am – 3pm.
Call 312-344-8620 for an appointment or e-mail ecenter@colum.edu for more information.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Photography students have the opportunity to meet with James Imbrogno on Tuesday, March 11 between 1PM to 3PM and receive feedback on their portfolios. James is a dynamic still life, tabletop and food photographer. Columbia College junior, seniors, grad students and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Taylor Castle is a Chicago based photographer whose work focuses on advertising and conceptual imagery. Taylor will meet with photography students on Tuesday, March 11 from 10AM to Noon and give advice on developing portfolios. Columbia College junior, seniors, grad students and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Photographer Tom Lindfors will meet with photo students and provide feedback on their portfolios on Wednesday, March 5 from 10AM to Noon. Described by past students as one of the most helpful Show Off guests, Tom’s body of work includes architectural, location and portraiture for a variety of publications and commercial applications. Columbia College junior, seniors, grad students and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
Call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
First impressions count! Be sure you are in the know about best practices for creating your resume and portfolio package. On Tuesday, March 4 at noon Multicultural Affairs is teaming up with the Portfolio Center and Writing Center to cover some basic things to consider about putting together job search must have materials. You'll also be introduced to on-campus resources that can assist you.
Open to all Columbia College students. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs with presentations from the College Advising Center and the Portfolio Center.
Location: Portfolio Center, 623 S. Wabash, room 307
Business Card Day is a chance for juniors, seniors, recent grads & grad students to get hooked up with a graphic designer who will create a knock-out business card design especially for you. You can’t beat the price (it’s free) and professional quality is guaranteed. Network in style.
To participate Wednesday, March 5 you MUST RSVP by February 25 Call 312-344-7280 to RSVP. All RSVPs will be asked to submit additional information about their project in order to participate.
Next business card design dates:
Wednesday, April 2 – Register by March 24
Wednesday, May 7 – Register by April 28
Brought to you by The Portfolio Center
Sundance Institute has selected Columbia College to participate in a special research initiative that allows students to help influence and generate ideas for new, meaningful programming. Sundance will be on campus on Wednesday January 20 to conduct a focus group with undergraduate non-film majors at 3PM. The session will be approximately 90 minutes and all students participating will be asked to fill out a quick multiple choice survey prior to the session (sent via email after confirmed registration). Space is limited to 12 people. Students participating in the focus group will receive a $15 iTunes Gift Card, Chicago-style pizza, and refreshments. Interested in participating? Call 312-344-7280 by February 13 to reserve a spot.
The Sundance Institute, a national non-profit, most popular for the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah also provides a series of professional training labs for artists (screenwriting, directing, playwriting, documentary film editing and music composition for film), programs for public audiences in New York and Utah, over $1M in direct artist grants as well as extensive free online content.
Michelle Nolan’s photography work spans editorial to travel to advertising assignments. Her visual narratives almost always contain people as the subject. Her pictures are simply intriguing. Michelle will review portfolios for photography and fashion design students on Tuesday, February 26 from 1PM-3PM. Columbia College junior, seniors, and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
On Thursday, February 21 at 6:30PM well-known music photographer Paul Natkin will join students for a discussion about how to capture images of performers that reflect their energy and emotion as well as your technical ability. Paul’s photography crosses all media from CD covers, book covers and magazines to ads and live events. To list his credits would seem like we’re name dropping so come hear for yourself from this industry pro about what factors determine good performance photography.
Open to all Columbia College students and alumni.
Location: Portfolio Center, 623 S. Wabash, Room 307
The "Business of Art” is collective programming designed to enable the artist/creative individual to successfully engage the world of business. On Saturday, March 8 from 10AM-4PM, participants will rotate between the following five classes:
Grant Writing: This discussion will provide insight as to how to make the most of funding requests for your art works through proficient writing and distinct vision.
Artist Statement & Bio Writing: We’ll focus on ways to craft a carefully written statement that can enhance the impression your work makes and clarifies your goals.
Marketing Your Art: An overview of promotional methods artists can enlist to ensure your image-based body of work attracts attention.
Portfolio Development: This is an introduction to key elements and presentation techniques commonly used by art professionals to showcase their body of work. We’ll tell you how to approach assembling yours.
Archiving Your Work: You’ll learn best practices for formatting and preserving (not just saving) digital copies of your work.
Plus: Attendees will participate in a lunch time chat with “Chicago Artist to Watch” Terttu Uibopuu, photographer
Space is limited to 100 participants. Register at www.caconline.org by March 5. Registration fee includes lunch.
Costs: $10 for Columbia students / $30 for non-Columbia students / $45 for CAC members / $60 for non-members
Sponsored by Chicago Artists' Coalition and the Portfolio Center of Columbia College.
Thanks to our dear Art Buying friends at EnergyBBDO, we have received a slew of source books and promotional pieces.
Check out how photographers, illustrators, and their reps and stock houses get their work in front of advertising agencies. Come to the Portfolio Center and ask to see some samples. Stay a while, hang out and review this work. We even have some extras, so just ask if there is something you may want to take home with you!
Contact Caroline Juhlin for more information at cjuhlin@colum.edu or 312.344.7281
Brian Kuhlmann's photography has appeared in leading industry publications including Communication Arts, Photo District News and Digital Photo Pro. A master craftsman in lighting and color, his assignments include: Microsoft, Hostess, Energizer and Vibe Magazine. Brian will review photography portfolios on Thursday, February 21 from 1PM-3PM and is also scouting for an intern. Columbia College junior, seniors, and December ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
One of the most misconceptions regarding purchasing and registering a domain name is that a majority of people think that they need to have a website first before they can even purchase and register a domain name.
The reality is NO and it is highly recommended that you purchase and register your domain name first. The reason that this is recommended is that by the time a website is done being designed and launched onto the Internet Super Highway there is a very good chance that someone else already purchased and registered the domain name you wanted regardless on how unique the domain name might be.
For tips on choosing a good domain name read an article written by Christopher Heng of sitewizard.com
Columbia's Ecenter AEMM invites artists with a passion for their work to attend the Self Employment in the Arts Conference to be held on Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1. Planned for the event are a range of resources to help you move forward in your career, including artist led sessions, inside the industry panels, performances, a gallery exhibit and one-on-one sessions.
The event will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, IL. OK so that's about 30 miles & minutes outside of Chicago city limits BUT the conference is free for Columbia College students. Can we say field trip anyone? Contact Ecenter for details.
Congratulations to the 2008 Albert P. Weisman Award recipients. Over thirty-five undergraduate and graduate students will be awarded funding for projects in areas that include AEMM, dance, fashion design, film, interdisciplinary arts, photography and theater.
2008 Recipients:
Matt Austin, Brooke Berger, Jean Bevier, Margaret Rose Breffeilh, Rachel Buck, James Cackovic, Asher Danzige, Kirstin Demer, Stephen DeSantis, Loni Diep, Dalila Droege, Kaelyn Garcia, Brandon Graham, Niki Grangruth, Allison Grant, Jessica Hannah, Yu-Ting Hsueh, Sean Jourdan, Joseph Lappie, Lisa Lindvay, Zach Litwack, Curtis Mann, Nick Martin, Molly Mae McCarty, Emily Miller, Angel Nava, Heyjin Oh, Kaitlyn Parks, Jason Reblando, Brian Schodor, Abraham Velazquez Tello, Eric Turner, Terttu Uibopuu, Marie Ullrich, Sarah Louise Walker, and Kameishia Wooten
Photographers rely on commercial work to pay the bills and sometimes even exercise their creative muscles too. But, when pitching your work to an art buyer or an art producer, you better be ready with a commercially geared portfolio that shows what you can do for them. Jim Krantz, nationally recognized commercial photographer, offers you his advice on how to make your work raise some eyebrows (in a good way) and get you working as a commercial photographer.
What's the line between creative presentation and gimmick? During this session we'll explore answers to that question and discuss how to create a marketing identity for your body of work that attracts attention in a good way. Part of the Spring Weeks of Welcome. Open to all Columbia College students.
Location: 623 S. Wabash, room 307
Back-up your talent with a digital copy of your work. On Tuesday, January 29 at 3PM we'll discuss best practices for documenting, archiving and formatting work for inclusion in a portfolio. Part of the Spring Weeks of Welcome. Open to all Columbia College students.
Location: 623 S. Wabash, room 307
It's never too early to think about how to present your body of work. On Monday, January 28 at 3PM we'll introduce you to portfolio formats, resources and ways students in various majors can showcase their talent in a portfolio. Part of the Spring Weeks of Welcome. Open to all Columbia College students.
Location: 623 S. Wabash, room 307
Hey photo students, if you thought you missed the deadline for PDN's Photo Annual, think again! Deadline has been extended until January 15th. Register and enter online.
by Emily Easton
So, we’ll admit that the connection between portfolios and graduate school applications for programs outside of the arts is tenuous at best, but hear us out: both require you to present your work professionally and succinctly- and most students have the exact same questions about both their applications and their portfolios: what should I put in and what are people looking for?
A graduate application for a non-arts program usually includes GRE scores, a writing sample, a transcript, recommendation letters and a statement of purpose. Daunting, yes, but grad school applications are daunting for a reason; graduate study is a major league commitment. If you can’t handle the ap, you’re not ready for grad school.
Before your stomach hits the floor, consider the following advice from Chad Cyrenne of the University of Chicago’s Master of Arts in the Social Sciences Program. He reviews both M.A. and PhD applications so he knows what that side of the table is looking for.
-GRE scores are not the final word on your application, but they are an important component. Be as ready as you can to take the test well the first time around as all scores are reported to the program you’re applying to. (While you do have the option to retake the GREs, your early scores don’t just disappear.) Don’t completely disregard the quantitative section either- just because you’re applying to a writing-based program doesn’t mean they won’t look at how good you are at math.
-A writing sample should be a maximum of 35 double-spaced pages. Proofread, proofread, proofread. Proofread.
-Make sure to have your transcripts sent in a timely fashion by your college or university. A late transcript is a late application and late applications are not considered. If you have some grade dips, that’s not the end of the world. If you can show you improved throughout your undergraduate career, most programs will take that into consideration.
-Make sure your recommendations come from people familiar with your work- preferably your academic work. If you have been working in a field related to your anticipated course of study, professional recommendations can be a strong asset as well, but be sure to have at least one from your undergraduate institution. Some students ask for these letters soon after they graduate and store them online at interfolio.com. If you have been out of school for a while, be sure to allow time to discuss or even meet with your former professors to make sure they can write a strong letter.
-A statement of purpose should address: the intellectual puzzle you hope to tackle, what relevant experience (academic and professional) you bring to the subject matter and why the particular department would be the ideal place to undertake your research. Identify key faculty members who have written in your field and mention them by name. Include articles or books they have written that relate to your research. This is not the time to offer a chapter of your autobiography; this is the space to show what you’re going to do with the opportunity you’re asking for and why you deserve to do it with their specific program.
If this seems like a lot of work, we’ve gotten our message across: it is. But, thousands of students find success every year and there’s no reason you can’t; especially if you’re properly prepared.
Emily Easton is Senior Program Development Officer at University of Chicago
There are tons of portfolio resources available to students but where should you start? Well, that depends on the level of your work. We've added a Quick Start guide to our website to help students navigate their way to Portfolio Center programs and resources that they're eligible for. Next, register with our center (if you haven't already) and you'll receive occasional e-mails from us announcing events that you can participate in. Also be sure to check out your industry page to view more information about portfolio issues relevant to you.
The Portfolio Center created a Portfolio Wiki as a means for students to research common terms used in arts & media industries. With currently over 90 articles, this wiki aims to educate those assembling and revising their own creative portfolios, as well as serve a exchange point for information about creative portfolios from educators, professionals and artists.
The information is divided into three main sections, with categories within. Information is offered on portfolios depending on the type of media they serve, a general listing of terms and organizations that offer help building and revising a portfolio and an admissions portfolio section, which details arts and media programs around the world and what they expect in an application portfolio.
If you're unsure what a portfolio for your industry is, the Portfolio Wiki is a great place to get the correct information. Check it out.
Saverio Truglia will review photography portfolios on Wednesday, November 28 from 2PM-5PM. Saverio is actively scouting for a spring 2008 intern and we want to put Columbia’s best student work in front of him.
Saverio's work spans commercial, editorial and the purely conceptual. He is frequently hired by many of the world's top ad agencies but also maintains an active client roster of record labels including Warner Brothers and local standout Thrill Jockey. His vibrant images have found their way into a variety of publications including Spin Magazine, People Magazine, The Chicago Reader, Time Out and Newsweek. This visit is recommended for students with commercial, music and editorial interests, and who are actively seeking an internship for spring 2008.
Columbia juniors, seniors, grad students and spring '07 graduates are eligible to participate. Students interested in signing up, should contact Caroline Juhlin at cjuhlin@colum.edu or 312-344-7281 to schedule an appointment.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Are you graduating this year? Congrats! Next step job hunting, right? Wrong. Shape up your body of work first. Take this quick survey (it really is quick) and let the Portfolio Center know ways in which we can help you build your portfolio.
Then, mark your calendar for Portfolio Boot Camp: Reviews, Workshops & Production for New Grads to be held January 21-25. During this week you’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback from professionals and tighten up your portfolio presentation through production services. But, be sure to complete the survey so that we can tailor the events specifically to you.
Don't miss this amazing APA event on December 10th! There is limited seating, so register now for..."The Photographer's Survival Guide" with Suzanne Sease and Amanda Sosa Stone.
Monday, December 10th
7 pm - 10 pm
Saverio Truglia's Studio: 1821 West Hubbard Street, Chicago
This is an EXCELLENT forum for learning the BUSINESS of photography. It's only twenty bucks for students. If you wait too late and want to hire either of these well-known consultants, it will cost you a heck of a lot more than twenty bucks.
John Aitken, Founder & Manager and Doug Stanley, Retoucher & Illustration of art production service house Beat Studios will review portfolios showcasing digital imaging/retouching and illustration on Tuesday, November 13 from 2PM-4PM. Beat Studios’ utilization of art and technology has landed them projects for brands such as VO5, Gatorade, Quaker and Office Max. Seniors and spring ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Chicago Artists' Coalition is hosting a free workshop focused on how to write artist statements for portfolios or grant applications on Wednesday, November 7 from 6-8PM. This workshop is being presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and will be taught by Kate Schutta, SAIC.
Preregistration required to attend. Contact membership@caconline.org or 312.781.0040 for more information.
Patti Schumann, Artist Representative and founding agent of Schumann & Company, will be here to review photography and illustration portfolios on Wednesday, November 14 from 10AM to Noon. Schumann & Company represents nationally noted photographers and illustrators. Award recognition includes, CA, Print, Graphis, PDN, NYADC, AIGA, and How.
Columbia College seniors, graduate students and May ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
The Producer's Guild of Columbia College (PGC) presents the First Annual Film Expo "Behind the Scenes" on Tuesday, October 30 from Noon to 3PM in the Conaway Center at 1104 S. Wabash.
This expo will provide an interactive look at the many stages of filmmaking and provide attendees with resources and tools to help them better prepare for production work.
PGC invites all members of the Columbia College community to attend and experience the exhibits, network with fellow students, and celebrate the many talents involved in film production.
Oh, and your friends from the Portfolio Center will be there as well with sample film packages and press kits so be sure to stop by our table and say hi.
Legendary photographer Jay Maisel will be speaking on Monday, November 5 at the Conaway Center (1104 S. Wabash Ave). Doors open at 7:00 pm and the event is FREE for students! The event is sponsored by SanDisk, in association with ASMP, and we are fortunate to host the event on our campus. Did I mention that it is FREE for you students?
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR A LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHER SPEAK!!
Jay Maisel¹s name has become synonymous with vibrant color photography that uses light and gesture to create countless unforgettable images. His career has spanned more than five decades now. He is a native New Yorker who is never seen without his camera and he has created a tremendous body of work and developed an illustrious commercial client list. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the ASMP Lifetime Achievement Award and the ICP Infinity Award for Applied Photography. If you happen to not know who he is, just Google Jay Maisel and you¹ll know what we¹re talking about.
Award-winning photojournalist Ed Kashi will meet with emerging photojournalists and review their portfolios on Tuesday, Oct 30th from 9AM to 11AM. Dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our time his clients include National Geographic, Time, NY Times Magazine, Newsweek and the list goes on (and on).
Columbia College seniors, graduate students and May ’07 graduates are eligible to participate. If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Canadian born Photographer/Director Stewart Cohen will show and discuss his work in the Ferguson Lecture Hall (1st floor of the 600 S. Michigan Bldg) at 7pm on Thursday, November 8 as part of the “Art Works” Photography Lecture Series. Stewart is winner of over 60 top industry awards; most recently at the IPA Lucies. He has been profiled in Communication Arts Magazine and has been selected by Adweek/Southwest as Photographer of the year. Stewart's work has taken him to 7 continents for clients such as Nokia, Samsung, Frito Lay, American Airlines, and Toshiba.
This session is open to the public. Art Works is sponsored by the Portfolio Center and the Photography Department.
Photographer/director Stewart Cohen has worked on seven continents for clients such as Nokia, Samsung, Frito Lay, American Airlines, and Toshiba. Stewart is winner of over 60 top industry awards; most recently at the IPA Lucies. He has been profiled in Communication Arts Magazine and has been selected by Adweek/Southwest as Photographer of the year. Stewart will meet with students on Friday, November 9 from 10AM to 2PM to review portfolios and answer questions about presenting work for commercial "gigs."
Columbia College seniors, graduate students and May ’07 graduates are eligible to participate. If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20-minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
Could you use additional funding to finish your masterpiece? Apply for the Albert P. Weisman Award. This matching grant provides funding, up to $4000, to a limited number of undergraduate (60 credit hours or more) and graduate students in a variety of media who seek financial assistance in order to finish a significant project.
The application deadline is Thursday, November 29 and we’ve scheduled four information sessions to help you prepare. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered about the application process and receive tips on how to submit a solid proposal for the Award. AND, if you think this award isn't applicable to your major or interests that's an even better reason to attend an information session so we can tell you that you're wrong-- I mean give you some ideas about possible uses for the funding.
Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 4 @ 2PM
Tuesday, October 30 @ 10AM
Thursday, November 1 @ 3PM
Wednesday, November 7 @ 6PM
All sessions will be held in the Portfolio Center, 623 S. Wabash, room 307.
Sponsorship:
The Albert P. Weisman Award is made possible by the generosity of Tony Weisman, the Weisman committee and the many friends of Albert P. Weisman who donate both time and resources to make this award possible.
Back by ever popular demand: Business Card Day will take place on Tuesday, October 23. We’ll pair you with a graphic designer who will create a professional card for you-- for free (printing not included). By the time you read this, spots may already be full. That’s because you aren't the only student who knows that a business card is an essential networking tool.
No worries though; we’ve scheduled the final Business Card Day of the semester for Thursday, November 8. Call us at 312.344.7280 to make an appointment. Current Columbia College students and May '07 graduates and eligible to participate.
We've also written some basic business card guidelines as a reference if you're unsure what information to put on your card.
There is no doubt that good work speaks for itself. However, being able to communicate the contents of your portfolio will command even more attention for your work. On Thursday, October 4 @ 1PM we’ll discuss some basic do’s and don’ts on how to clearly and effectively present your work and, ultimately, yourself to potential employers.
All Columbia College students are welcome to attend. This session is produced in conjunction with the Graduation Block Party.
Location: Portfolio Center, 623 S. Wabash, Room 307
Are you unsure about how to assemble your body of work for inclusion in a portfolio? On Thursday, October 4 at noon we’ll talk about ways that you can turn your “box” of completed projects into a professional package. You’ll be introduced to various delivery formats and examples of creative portfolios. By the end of this session you’ll have a thorough understanding of what pieces are needed to build your portfolio as well as how to use them.
All Columbia College students are welcome to attend. This session is produced in conjunction with the Graduation Block Party.
Location: Portfolio Center, 623 S. Wabash, Room 307
Perhaps in your darker moments you've thought about bucking the whole "get a job" trend? Perhaps you've got fantasies of someday being called "professor" or "doctor" or "lawyer"? In both cases, perhaps you've considered grad school. . .
Picking a program is a great place to start and, as a student, you're welcome to the Chicago Graduate and Professional School Fair, hosted by UIC on Tuesday, October 2nd from 3:00-7:00. Over 60 programs from around the country will be there at the UIC Pavillion, armed with information and advice.
But, perhaps you're looking to continue in the arts? Two of the best programs in the country are coming to the Portfolio Center: Tisch School for the Arts (that's, ahem, NYU's art school) will be here October 3rd and the Memphis College of Art will be here in November. They're coming with more than information and advice- they're coming to see you and your work. Stay tuned to this very blog for more information.
Chicago based photographer Jim Krantz will visit the Portfolio Center on Tuesday, October 2 from 10AM to noon to meet aspiring artists, view their work and advise them on practices of preparing work for galleries and commercial aspirations. Jim Krantz’s portfolios (Yes, plural. He has three websites) range from commercial to fine art to documentary photography. Some of his clients include McDonald’s, Nokia and the Peace Corps.
Columbia seniors, graduate students and May ’07 graduates are eligible to participate.
If you haven't already, register with the Portfolio Center and make sure you select the 'Show Off' option. Then, call 312.344.7280 to sign up to show off your work.
Show Off is a program that brings artists, professionals and students together for 20 minute one-on-one portfolio reviews and advising. One part mentorship, one part talent search, Show Off is the primary vehicle the Portfolio Center uses to get seniors, grad students and recent graduates in front of people in their field - and the way many students have found full-time, freelance and intern positions.
The Portfolio Center is pleased to welcome three newcomers to our staff: Keesha Johnson, Portfolio Production Manager; Caroline Juhlin, Creative Industry Liaison; and Weston Morris, Production Coordinator: Web. Additionally Mercedes Cooper has moved to Communications Coordinator and Emily Easton has been promoted to a second Creative Industry Liaison position.
These changes will allow us to help more students shape their final bodies of work into distinctive, professional-level portfolios, tapes and reels.
To find out more about who we are and what we do, please go to www.colum.edu/portfolio.
Congratulations to the 2007 Albert P. Weisman Memorial Scholarship recipients. Fifty-two undergraduate and graduate students were awarded funding for projects in areas that included book & paper arts, film, fine art, music, photography and writing.
An exhibition of the winning artistic works will be held September 4 – October 12 in the Hokin Annex & Gallery at 623 S. Wabash. A reception will take place on October 11 from 5-7PM in the Hokin Annex.
2007 Scholarship Recipients:
Elizabeth Austin, Renee Bair, Alverne Ball, Sarah Baranski, Zoe Bare, Andrew Bruah, Amanda Clifford, Mercedes Cooper, Hannah Dallman, Christopher Davis, Elliot Dickerhoof, Stacee Droege, Ross Efaw, Margaret Eliot, Joel Everett, Kristin Freeman, Aron Gent, Maria Gigante, Olga Gonzales, Brian Guido, Colleen Halloran, Mary Beth Hoerner, Emily Hoskins, Todd Kephart, Matthew Kopp, Curtis Mann, Chase McGuire, Amberlee Mucha, Jamieson Mulholland, Robert Noble, Ben Olsen, Sara Pooley, Melissa Racho, Rebecca Rakstad, Anuradha Rana, Paul Rizzuto, Joseph Rynkiewicz, Shawnecee Schneider, Lani Schuster, Emily Sepik, Joshua Siegal, Vincent Singleton, Bethany Souza, Christian Sprenger, Jon Steinhorst; Eric Stolze, Julia Stotz, Rachel Stratman, Rachel Swenie, Terttu Uibopuu, Lauren Wakefield and Victor Yanez-Lazcano
