Student Portfolio Review

It’s “show and tell” time! Get ready for the 2010 Portfolio Reviews coming Saturday, March 20th at Delgado Community College. The 2010 AIGA New Orleans Portfolio Review is a chance for you to practice your interview skills and get valuable feedback from professionals about your portfolio and resume in a no-risk, non-competitive environment. This year’s event will be held at Delgado Community College – see map below or download here – on Saturday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The afternoon features a keynote presentation by Ness Higson.

WHO CAN ATTEND:
The AIGA Student Portfolio Event is open to college juniors and seniors, December 2009 graduates, and MFA candidates.

REGISTRATION (CLOSES MARCH 1st):
FREE for Student Members affiliated with AIGA New Orleans
$ 12 AIGA members belonging to other chapters other than AIGA New Orleans (ie, AIGA Houston Chapter)
$ 25 Student Non-members

LATE REGISTRATION (CLOSES MARCH 5th):
$15 for Student Members affiliated with AIGA New Orleans
$ 27 AIGA members belonging to other chapters other than AIGA New Orleans (ie, AIGA Houston Chapter)
$ 40 Student Non-members

You may click here to register online.

Registration fees may be securely paid online with a credit card through PayPal during the registration process. Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation and paid receipt with you the day of the event.

SCHEDULE:
8:30 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Portfolio Review
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm Ness Higson, Keynote Presentation

HOW IT WORKS:
Once registration and payment have been confirmed, you will be assigned at least 3 one-on-one review appointments between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Your review schedule will be emailed out one week prior to the event.

On the day of the event, please arrive at least 20 minutes before your first appointment to insure that you have ample time to register and find your first assigned room. Keep in mind that reviewers will be asked to limit their critique time to 15 minutes, so be prepared to present your portfolio and get feedback within this time constraint.

Portfolio Review is designed to prepare you for the actual interview process. You will be expected to be on time, be dressed accordingly, and be mindful of how you present yourself and your work.

Lunch will be provided for students, volunteers, and the portfolio review team.

WHAT TO BRING:
Come with 8 to 10 of your best portfolio pieces. Additionally, it is a smart idea to bring business cards and several copies of your resume. If you plan on showing interactive or dynamic work, come prepared with a fully charged laptop—and bring along an extension cord (just in case!)

NAME TAG DESIGN COMPETITION:
Be sure to create your own “show and tell” name tag for the name tag competition. Download template and instructions.

2010 Student Portfolio Reviewers List:
Jason Graham / The H Agency
Tim Samaha / Freelance Designer
Julie Templet / Baton Rouge Parents Magazine
Tom Varisco / Tom Varisco Designs
Jan Bertman / Jan Bertman Designs
Tom Futrell / Peter A. Mayer Advertising
Melanie Innis / Freelance Designer
Suthada Wadkhien, Freelance Designer / Professor at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Tuan Phan / Professor at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas
Richie Adams / River Road Creative
Gabe Bundick / Synergy Design Group
Jay Connaughton / Innovative Advertising, LLC
Andy Gutowski / Object 9
Danielle Juneau / Wright Feigley
Nick Ludwig / Gatorworks
Mark Rankin, Creative Director / Lamar Graphics
Brian Rodriguez / Gatorworks
Chuck Sanchez / STUN
Mindi Z. Talley, Interactive Designer / The Moran Group
Ryan Tyler / Artifex
Pat McGuinness / Trumpet Group
Jason Hammell / Trumpet Group
Ben Bellayuto / Trumpet Group
Andy Rosenthal / GRAPHITE
Kenny Harrison / Times-Picayune
Kathy Caine / Zehno
Robert Guthrie / Robert Guthrie Gallery
Eric Gernhauser / New Orleans Magazine, LA Life
Lynette Johnson / Times-Picayune
Christy Hackenberg / Creative Zumo
Gabby Tillero / Creative Zumo
George Berke / Times-Picayune
Jennifer Cyrus / Traffic Jam Events and Freelance Designer
Hollie Garrison / Right Angle
Amanda Poehler / Freelance Designer
Hollin Dufrene / Peter A. Mayer Advertising
Lance Leblanc / Lance Leblanc Design
Shanae Mairs / Peter A. Mayer Advertising
Justin Shiels / Peter A. Mayer Advertising
Christopher Wright / Touchpoints Marketing & Advertising
Scott Carroll / Scott Carroll Designs, Inc.

MAP:

Download printable map here