<p>Hi Hidden and Saffiria:</p>
<p>There are several threads on the subject of tech theater portfolios on this forum. You may want to search them, but here are the basics. </p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is check the college requirements. For example, some schools want to see fine art pieces, others don’t, and they are pretty specific about it. For this reason, it makes sense to have a modular portfolio so that you can present different pages to different colleges. </p>
<p>Second, most colleges are looking for potential, rather than finished accomplishments. So experience with a professional company is a plus, Hidden, not because of the company’s prestige (or lack of it), but because you have been able to adapt to a second set of expectations and protocols. By the same token, Saffiria, your book should be aesthetically pleasing because the look of it reflects your design sense as much as the contents.</p>
<p>Third, your portfolio is a vehicle for a presentation you are making about yourself. So when deciding what to put in it, think about what you want to emphasize about yourself as a potential student. </p>