Hill (Hpr~ssion Portfolios give students interview opportunities l1e an depanmenc implemented a new venue for creariviry in the fall . Online art portfolios were added to the curricul um as a rypeof resume designed to help students find jobs after graduation. The Web sircS\were a required project for rhe advanced graphic design class, hpwever, t lC chance ro build a portfolio was available to any an student w'ho wanted theopportuniry. "The smaclHs' Web sires need to visually cell their scories, what makes them unique and what drives their creativity," Daniel Adams, associarc professor of art and design, said. "They must include a portfolio ofat least five images, a down loadable resume and contact info rmacion. Beyond those requirements, rhey are free to shape rhe materi al in anyway rhey choose." Besides being JUSt a school project, Adams said rhese Web sites would be an asset [0 srudems looking for a job after graduarion. "The purpose of the porcfolio sites is [0 give the scud ems an online presence as they begi n their careers," Adams said. "These are places [0 send the prospeccive employers [0 review [the studenc'sJ work in advance of scheduling a face-[O-face inrerview." The fi eld of graphic design was a comperirive area ofwork, and these online porcfolios provided a way [0 help studenrs get noriced. "These ponfolios are a really good thing because employers aren't imerested in giving you the rime for an inrerview ulHil your wo rk has impressed them," C had Nicholson, a senior graphic design majo r, said. "That being said, if we don't think we can get an imerview, we try CO get them [0 look at our online copies." Adams said scudents PUt a great amount of time into their ponfolios. Each student was required ro include a variety of pieces from his or her time at Harding and, along with the Web site, a hard copy for employers to view. "In a graph ic design portfolio, the student usually shows 10-15 pieces of their best design work," Stacy Schoen, assistanr professor of art and design, said. Schoen said employers were ~oking fo r a young designer who knew how to think, make new conneccions and who was curious; someone who found rhe best way [0 solve design problems. Srudems showed rheir knowledge ofdesign principles, layout, typogra– phy and format to make their Web sites stand our and catch rhe attention ofemployers. "You don't get a design job for your grade point average on a resume," Schoen said. «You get the job because you demonstrate the talcm behind chat GPA in your portfo lio." Other than being a required aspect for graphic design students, the online resume [Ools p roved effective and importam [0 aiding future professional artists find their place in the work force. -Brooke Light Junior Kristopher Perkins plays the trumpet during marching band practice Sept. 6. "Harding's music program is one of the most extensive majors on campus; the teach– ers really work us hard and push us to the highest level of mUSicianship," Perkins said. -Chelsea Roberson Senior Seth Pratt looks on as fellow classmate senior Katie Owens molds a clay pot in ceramics class Sept. 20. "There is something about working with clay that is incredibly calming," Owens said. -Chelsea Roberson ()~ U- f . ;~ 1'1' (;-0 art/music 16,...._ ._
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