Digital Portfolios

The Art of Marketing Yourself

Digital Performing Arts Portfolios

● Best way to market yourself● Gathers performance history in one place● Easy to update and maintain yearly/per semester● Easy to distribute● Meets college and industry expectations ● Ready to distribute for college or career before you

graduate

Components of a Digital Portfolio

● Head shot● Brief statement of intent and mini Biography● Resume● Letters of recommendation (Sr. Project, etc.)● Videos of school and solo performances● Certifications and Awards● Miscellaneous Projects, if Applicable● Special skills

Time Frame

1st Semester

Due: Dec 2/3

2nd Semester

Due: May 4/5

Create website. Decide the design and choose pages. Write Mini Bio.

Input information you already have i.e., headshots, videos (Youtube), link to email, resume, past programs, awards, etc.

Update headshot, resume and any new performance clips/photos

Subsequent years

Continue to add content and update information.1st semester:Update performance clips/photos from the prior year

2nd semester: Update headshot, resume and performance clips/photos

Potential Website Pages

● Home (Includes Headshot, Mini Bio)● Resume● The Stage (can include programs, summaries of

roles, photos and/or videos)● Choreography● Original Works● Letters Of Recommendation● Recordings● Awards

Headshots

Resume

Resume

Resume

Digital Portfolios A great example

http://julenejessel.weebly.com/

Weebly

Questions?