How to build a portfolio

The best way to show off your talent is to create a portfolio. A portfolio is a collection of your own work that demonstrates your creativity. A good portfolio, or showreel, will help you persuade admissions tutors or employers to take you on. Read on to learn how to create a portfolio in your chosen industry and the free software that’s available.

Portfolios are collections of your work, either physical or digital, which demonstrate your ability to admissions tutors or employers.

Showreels are short videos that show a selection of clips from different projects that you have worked on and also serve to demonstrate your ability to admissions tutors or employers.