How to Create a Portfolio and Get Hired, Second Edition: A Guide for Graphic Designers and Illustrators - Couverture rigide

Taylor, Fig

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1780672926 ISBN 13 : 9781780672922

Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

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 selfpromotion. Both print and digital portfolios are examined.

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

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.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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 digital 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Laurence King Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1780672926
• ISBN 13: 9781780672922
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Alexander Ungert; handelskontor-ungert@gmx.de; ; Am Höhberg 23; Bad Schwalbach; 65307; Allemagne