Keywords
apparel, creative, portfolios, e-portfolios, industry, employment, curriculum
Abstract
A portfolio is “a digital container capable of storing visual and auditory content including text, images, video and sound” (Abrami and Barrett, 2005, p. 2). Portfolios are becoming a priority for graduates entering creative career fields. Electronic portfolios or e-portfolios are on the rise due to advancements in technology. These e-portfolios give students and graduates the ability to showcase everything they have done inside and outside the classroom in one place. E-portfolios give employers the opportunity to view a potential employment candidate’s skills, experience, and creativity in one place. Portfolios and e-portfolios can also be used inside of the classroom to assign grades and determine how the curriculum is being used by students.
This creative project provided portfolio work samples from a project-based upper level Apparel Merchandising and Product Development course. Photographs were taken during the Futuristic Floral Fashion Show in April 2017; photos were edited and distributed to students. It is recommended that final garment photography become an annual part of the AMPD programs annual fashion show. Early emphasis on portfolio building paired with formal portfolio building through course work are essential for creative majors.
Recommended Citation
Lauer, Z., & Cox, C. (2018). Importance of Portfolio Building for University Students. Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, 19(1), 38-45. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/discoverymag/vol19/iss1/11