Maddy's Tips: Building a Strong Portfolio by MissMaddyTaylor, journal
Maddy's Tips: Building a Strong Portfolio
After receiving a few emails recently asking for portfolio feedback and general advice, I decided to write up a small list of tips that can help a student or graduate create a portfolio that game studios will want to look at (most specifically for Character Artists!)
Degree ≠ Job. A lot of studios don't look at a resume for where you went to school. The first thing they're interested in is the quality of work in your portfolio. If you have the skills, then you're more likely to get hired!
Do more than homework. Lots of college students get turned down by studios because they give them a portfolio that only has school work in it. Studi