To create a digital interactive portfolio to
display your best work. This portfolio will be a vehicle in which you can reach out to potential employers

Due Date: week 6


Objective

To create a digital interactive portfolio to display your best work. This portfolio will be a vehicle in which you can reach out to potential employers


The Process

Brainstorming/semi-comp/ Thumbnails
When we create this portfolio we will be laying it out just like a multiple page document in InDesign. To help you with this I would like you to create thumbnails for the layout
(MAKE SURE ITS PROPORTIONATLY TO THE ACTUAL LAYOUT SIZE) as well as thumbnails for the jewel case and the cd label as well.

You have to come up with some type of style for your layout. A style that will compliment your work as well as make it easy for a potential employer to navigate to get to the information they need. The Final file needs to be emailed so the process in which we create our file will be crutial.

Files to be included into your design:
> your work (many different formats ie, digital work, Photography, Paintings etc.) These need to be flattened before placing in our documents
> some type of navigation system (created by you)
> hyperlinks
> bookmarks
> Rollovers

Know files limitations
Include software links, instructions, help files etc. so the user of your pdf has all the info needed to navigate your PDF.


Gathering your files
This is where you want to choose the work you want displayed. You only want to display your best work. You also want to display a wide range of different types of work (ie. layout, illustration, etc.)
Also we will be incorporating quicktime video, so think about how you will use this to enhance your portfolio. (write small scripts) (ie teachers interviews)


Start Creating
Once you have your ideas on paper and you have decided the files you want to use its time to put it all together. Think of it as a magazine almost but you have the ability to allow the viewer to control where they go and what they see.
We will be creating the layout in InDesign then converting it into PDF format.


Testing, Testing, Testing...
Test your pdf extensively on both pc & mac machines. Get other students to navigate your pdf and see where some problems could arise.

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Technical Requirements

Layout(InDesign)
Page size: 11X8.5 (optimal for viewing)
Images: For this project I want you to design all images in a cmyk 300dpi format, we will resample through the pdf process. Any vector images must be converted to psd files so they look ok in older versions of acrobat.

One PDF must be under 2 megs (not Rich Media)
Other PDF is optional may contain rich media

PDF must work in lab H2030

PDF Portfolio Requirements

> Must contain a cover
> Must contain an intro page/table of contents etc
> Must contain an simple instructional page
> Must contain hyperlinks
> Must contain bookmarks
> Must contain a resume/bio
> You must create a navigational system (you create)
> PDF must include at least 10 pieces of your own artwork
> PDF must include your contact information
> File must open into full screen mode automatically


Possible additions but not required
> a web site included on the cd to compliment your portfolio
> Quicktime video


Labeling/Packaging cover graphics

You must create
> process (cmyk) colour cd labels
(created in InDesign and packaged)

> process (cmyk) colour jewel case graphics (created in InDesign and packaged)



To Hand-in


I want a working (meaning it runs in lab 2030) CD-R that contains your PDF portfolio.

Digital Files
> CD Label
(packaged InDesign Files ie. Fonts, Images & InDesign File)

> CD Jewel Case Cover
(packaged Indesign Files ie. Fonts, Images & IndDesign File)

Hard Copy

> CD Label
(Colour composite Proof with crop marks ) DO NOT STICK ON ACTUAL CD.

> CD Jewel Case Cover
(Colour composite proof, crop marks)



Resources

Graphics Exchange Magazine: Interactive PFD > www.gxo.com