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Hello!

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Are you struggling, making your portfolio

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or do you want to improve

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the one you have?

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If so, this course is for you.

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In 13 chapters we will cover everything

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you need to know

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on how to build a successful portfolio.

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I'll show you

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how to take high quality

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photographs of your works,

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the most important aspects

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of editing documentation photos.

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How to select the right works

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for your portfolio.

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How to make the cover

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page of your portfolio stand out.

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The most important layout features

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how a great portfolio

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looks on the base of examples.

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How the jury review process works.

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How to structure

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your artist resume clearly.

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How to properly export your portfolio.

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And important

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aspects to consider

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when printing your portfolio.

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In order to build

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the most comprehensive course possible

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we've spoken to many jury members

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gallerists, curators, artists,

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graphic designers and photographers.

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Based on our findings

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from these discussions

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we developed this online video course,

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which is organized as

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a step-by-step guide.

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I'm Jordie Oetken,

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an artist based in Los Angeles.

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Throughout my career,

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I've held residencies

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at the Skowhegan School

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of Painting and Sculpture, MacDowell,

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the Vermont Studio Center,

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the Yale Norfolk School of Art,

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and received various

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grants and fellowships

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where I always had to submit a portfolio.

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I'll take you through this course,

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which will give you all the tools

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you need to write a strong portfolio.