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Project 5 - 260 Portfolio - (Final)
Due: Dec 15

Objective

To introduce students to the tool InDesign. We will compile all previous work into a small portfolio using Acrobat.

 

Overview

To learn how to set up a multi-page document using Acrobat.

Open your PDF portfolio in Acrobat. Add links to the table of contents page. These links will pull the users view to the linked page. 

A successful portfolio is a professional portfolio — that is one that demonstrates your talents and abilities — especially your ability to create quality design for clients. Make sure to establish and follow a grid, and carefully choose quality typefaces.

 
Sample of adding links to portfolio in Acrobat
 
Sample of Student Portfolio
 
 

Research/Development Work Due

(Download and complete Concept Sheet) 4 thumbnail sketches (@ approximately 1.5” x 1”) of various approaches to the page layouts, colors, and typography. The first 2 sketches will be a vast exploration of various ideas, the following 2 will be a refinement of your very best layouts.

 

Final Work Due

Save the supplied template as a PDF. Place the PDF on the “Student Turn In” section of the Graphics Server. The file should be named in this manner; “Student’sLastName-Portfolio-1.pdf”

 

Required Reading

None

 

Focus Design Principle(s)

Layout, Hierarchy, Typography

 
 

Project 5 - Resources

Portfolio Template

► Download the Portfolio Template Here:

 
 

Video 1: InDesign Pages & Master Pages…

 
 

Video 2: InDesign Working with Type…

 
 

Video 3: InDesign Placing Images…

 
 

Video 4: InDesign Exporting File as PDF…

 
 

Video Using Acrobat to make links in PDF…

 

Preview of final work due…

Sample: Front Cover


Example of student portfolio

Sample: Table of Contents

Example of student portfolio

Sample: Project Spread 1

Example of student portfolio

Sample: Project Spread 2

Example of student portfolio

Sample: Project Spread 3

Example of student portfolio

Sample: Contact Page

Example of student portfolio