How to Create a Portfolio and Get Hired: A Guide for Graphic Designers and Illustrators - Brossura

Taylor, Fig

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ISBN 10: 1856696723 ISBN 13: 9781856696722

Casa editrice: Laurence King Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

This book shows those embarking on an illustration or graphic design career how best to put together an effective, professional portfolio. It discusses what to include and how to organize and display the work, and also advises on presentation techniques and self-promotion. Both print and virtual portfolios are covered. Deciding who to approach for work is of key importance whether you are looking for a full-time position or freelance work, and the book maps out the creative marketplace, examining the main areas of work and describing the types of position available in each, and how the commissioning process works. Tips are included from commissioners and practitioners working in magazine and book publishing, design, advertising, TV/film and beyond, as well as agents and educators. The book also features a listings section detailing online resources and publications to aid research; suppliers; specialist libraries; industry-related trade fairs; and, professional organizations.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Fig Taylor is Portfolio Consultant at the Association of Illustrators, London. She graduated from Chelsea School of Art with a degree in graphic design, then ran her own London-based illustration agency. She lectures extensively on professional practice to students throughout the UK.

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This book shows those embarking on an illustration or graphic design career how best to put together an effective, professional portfolio. It discusses what to include and how to organize and display the work, and also advises on presentation techniques and self-promotion. Both print and virtual portfolios are covered. Deciding who to approach for work is of key importance whether you are looking for a full-time position or freelance work, and the book maps out the creative marketplace, examining the main areas of work and describing the types of position available in each, and how the commissioning process works. Tips are included from commissioners and practitioners working in magazine and book publishing, design, advertising, TV/film and beyond, as well as agents and educators. The book also features a listings section detailing online resources and publications to aid research

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Laurence King Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1856696723
• ISBN 13: 9781856696722
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 144
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile