The learning process is a never-ending one; even though we may think we know all there is to know about something, there is always something that we do not yet know.
The final - FINAL - project for this class is to put together an online portfolio of our work. Sounds simple, right? My problem is that I once worked in the field of Marketing Communications, and had a stand-out reputation not only for my work, but for cutting-edge presentation, as well. While others were still supplying print versions of their portfolio, I was supplying mine of CD in order to illustrate my animated graphic work, as well as my print graphic designs. Even after I had returned to school, I still had the occasional headhunter calling me to see if they could woo me back into the field. Therefore, I am not comfortable putting just anythng online. If I am going to put a portfolio online, it is going to be a professional presentation of my work.
When it comes to online presentations, there is so much that can be done to keep the audience interested. However, you have to keep in mind that less is more. Too much stimulation results in overstimulation, and overkill of the presentation itself. I just finished reading an article on this very subject, and found myself agreeing with everything it had to say - especially the parts about choosing a theme and sticking with it; and understanding that your portfolio is a representation of your work as a whole - not a place to put every single thing you have ever written. Editing is key.
So what have I learned this semester? I have learned that if I step outside of my comfort zone, there is much for me to discover. In other words, I learned that there is always more to learn.
Okay, I am off to write Tazi-Kat's column for tomorrow...it is amazing the things people send to him. I suppose truth really is stranger than fiction - just one more thing that I have learned this semester!
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