Show Case, 2nd Edition

PREFACE

I first got interested in portfolio development in the 1980s. While in college, I created an art book sampler that helped me transfer from a renowned architectural school in South America to the BFA Theatre Design Program at New York University—not a small accomplishment for someone who didn’t speak English! Later, I used various formats to get internships in my field, get into graduate school, get jobs, and get a teaching position in higher education. Through the years one thing has remained constant: Every goal I set up for career development has been dependant on a portfolio. These combined experiences inspired the first edition of this book. After the book’s publication, I had the opportunity to present many workshops across the country ...