PHOA209: A.S. in Photography: Portfolio Requirements to Pass
A.S. Final Portfolio Standards
The final portfolio must demonstrate the skills that are the key components of your program of study, demonstrate your personal brand and style, and be targeted towards a specific market audience; whether this be a future employer or potential client. In order to demonstrate acquired skills, the content of the portfolio must:
• Prove technical ability to convey a concept beyond image content
• All photographs must have intent beyond aesthetics and be directed towards a market audience
• Cohesive theme within a genre with appropriate variety and depth of exploration
• Technique and concept need to be in alignment
• Demonstrate command of shaping light using a minimum of three strobes
• Must include the human form in some manner in at least three images
• Quantity of images – 15 – 20 minimum (includes website and print)
• Professional quality 11 x 14 inch prints (minimum)
A
print portfolio of archival quality prints presented in a professional
quality portfolio binder in addition to supplemental materials:
- Resume
- Website
- Postcard design
