{"id":2465,"date":"2017-08-23T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T17:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?page_id=2465"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:03:49","slug":"general-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rmu.andrewyames.com\/?page_id=2465","title":{"rendered":"Targeted \/ Focused Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <strong>targeted portfolio<\/strong> is a curated collection of work designed for a specific purpose \u2014 such as an <strong>interview, client meeting, grant or graduate school application, or design talk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a general portfolio, this one should be <strong>strategically selected<\/strong> to showcase work most relevant to the opportunity. Special attention should also be given to the <strong>size, format, and materials<\/strong> of the portfolio itself, as these choices reflect your professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A minimum of <strong>10 works\/projects<\/strong> presented in one of the following formats:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>bio or design statement<\/strong>, with <strong>contact information<\/strong> and a <strong>leave-behind r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>consistent layout<\/strong> that enhances and unifies your work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy for each piece<\/strong> that either:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reminds you of your <strong>talking points<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides enough clarity for a reviewer to understand the project and your role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All written content must be checked for <strong>spelling and grammar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Exemplary<\/strong><strong> (Full Points)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Beginning<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Overall Visual Design (25 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td>Cohesive, polished, professional design; strong typography, layout, and use of format enhances the work (25)<\/td><td>Clear, functional design; mostly consistent visuals; minor issues (18\u201322)<\/td><td>Inconsistent design; layout distracts from work (12\u201317)<\/td><td>Minimal design effort; unpolished visuals (5\u201311)<\/td><td>5\u201325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organization of Works (25 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td>Portfolio flows logically; works grouped meaningfully; navigation\/presentation seamless (25)<\/td><td>Works organized with some minor gaps; generally easy to follow (18\u201322)<\/td><td>Some projects misplaced or unclear sequence (12\u201317)<\/td><td>Disorganized or difficult to follow (5\u201311)<\/td><td>5\u201325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Materials &amp; Quality (25 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td>Format and materials carefully chosen; presentation feels professional, durable, and appropriate to context (25)<\/td><td>Format\/materials clear and functional with minor flaws (18\u201322)<\/td><td>Materials adequate but not polished or context-appropriate (12\u201317)<\/td><td>Low-quality or inappropriate format\/materials (5\u201311)<\/td><td>5\u201325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Professionalism (25 pts)<\/strong><\/td><td>Portfolio includes polished bio\/design statement, contact info, and leave-behind r\u00e9sum\u00e9; error-free copy (25)<\/td><td>All professional elements present with minor issues (18\u201322)<\/td><td>Missing one required element or copy with errors (12\u201317)<\/td><td>Multiple missing elements; unprofessional execution (5\u201311)<\/td><td>5\u201325<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/portfolios\/examples-712368\">http:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/portfolios\/examples-712368<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awwwards.com\/websites\/portfolio\/\">https:\/\/www.awwwards.com\/websites\/portfolio\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestdesigns.com\/collections\/best-minimal-portfolio-websites\">https:\/\/www.thebestdesigns.com\/collections\/best-minimal-portfolio-websites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio Checklist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content &amp; Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least <strong>10 works\/projects<\/strong> included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format chosen (print, PDF, interactive, or slide deck).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works presented in a <strong>logical order<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bio\/design statement included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume prepared as a leave-behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design &amp; Layout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layout is <strong>consistent across all pages\/slides<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design choices (typography, color, materials) <strong>enhance the work<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writing &amp; Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each project includes <strong>talking points<\/strong> or concise descriptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing checked for <strong>spelling and grammar errors<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portfolio format is <strong>professional and polished<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials are <strong>durable\/appropriate<\/strong> for presentation context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I would confidently take this portfolio to an <strong>interview, client meeting, or application review<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A targeted portfolio is a curated collection of work designed for a specific purpose \u2014 such as an interview, client meeting, grant or graduate school application, or design talk. 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