LO2 2.2 (PART 3) What does a higher education institution require?

5 Higher Education Courses that require portfolios and required content.

I have researched 5 different higher education courses, mainly universities, which require a portfolio. Here are my findings-

1. Architecture

Some programs require a portfolio as well as your academic grades etc. in order to allow you to attend University to study architecture. It is essential that your teacher or company knows what you are capable of, if you are experienced and if you are skilled enough to excel in the field.

It is really important to have a portfolio in architecture that stands out from the competition, so that you get picked over your rivals when interviewing or applying for becoming an architect.

Required content-

• Name and contact information
• Table of contents
• A description of the applicants contributions
• Academic, personal or professional projects

EXAMPLE-

https://issuu.com/davidtonic/docs/portfolio_2016 

2. Interior design

In order to obtain new clients, as an interior designer, you must have a portfolio which shows off your skill and knowledge in the field - this can be done by using a simplistic and easy to understand theme, as well as also having the best aesthetics possible, including colours and content.

The portfolio must also show what kind of target audience you usually design for, this can be done using textures, fonts and other engaging media, within the portfolio, regardless of format.

Required content-

• An introduction
• Projects and contributions
• Detailed information about your contributions
• A CV should be attatched

EXAMPLE-

https://www.behance.net/gallery/4220135/CH-Designs-Interior-Design-Portfolio 

3. Acting

Without a portfolio in acting, the directors cannot get a true taste of what you are capable of or how you can work within the field, so you are likely to not even land auditions without it. An acting portfolio, unlike the other 4 that I have mentioned, is centred around you and your appeal is very important when trying to get an agent or even a part in a TV series, movie or any other production.

This means that things like good head-shots, monologues etc. are important for getting into an acting contract for any production.

Required content-

• Headshots and other photos
• An acting reel
• A CV should be attached
• The portfolio should be presented well

EXAMPLES-

http://www.alexwinn.com/actors-headshots/acting-headshots-portfolio/ 

4. Fashion merchandising

Fashion is an incredible competitive field which is constantly changing, due to the rapid, consecutive changes in fashion trends, choices and popularity in different brands. Merchandising can be an incredibly rewarding career, if you do it correctly, which is why it is important that your portfolio is perfect and stands out.

You must have great skill in being imaginative and innovative, which allows you to come up with things like new brands, concepts etc.

Required content-

• Name and description of yourself
• Career goals
• Personal/professional ideas

EXAMPLE-

https://www.uen.org/cte/facs_cabinet/downloads/ConferenceProceedings/2016/summer/FashionClothingTextiles_King_ApparelFashionIndustryAdvisory.pdf 

5. Engineering

An engineering portfolio should highlight your technical abilities and also other attributes, such as problem-solving, team work etc., which will show your client that you are up to the job.

Similar to the other examples, the portfolio's purpose it to make you stand out as a potential employee or contract, which is essential to getting by in the field and excelling in engineering as a whole - your portfolio needs to show off what you are capable of providing for the employer.

Requirements-

• Include pictures
• Keep a journal to show accomplishments
• Contact info

EXAMPLE-

http://web.mit.edu/2.009/www/resources/mediaAndArticles/2.009%20Portfolio%20Workshop%20S2-web.pdf