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Learning Target: Create or update a homepage that clearly introduces you as a media creator and makes your work easy to find.
Estimated Time: Must Do: 30–40 minutes
instructions:
instructions:
MUST DO
1. OPEN YOUR PORTFOLIO and BUILD OR UPDATE YOUR HOMEPAGE
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST PORTFOLIO
Your homepage should include:
your name or creative name
a short introduction
at least one visual
a clear way to find your projects
working navigation
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PORTFOLIO
Update your homepage so it reflects your current work.
You may need to:
rewrite your introduction
reorganize old projects
remove outdated material
update images
improve navigation
make your strongest work easier to find
create a clear place for this semester’s projects
Complete at least one meaningful improvement.
2. WRITE OR UPDATE YOUR INTRODUCTION
Write approximately 3–5 sentences introducing yourself as a media creator.
You might include:
the kinds of media you enjoy making
areas of film, animation, or media arts that interest you
skills you are developing
the kinds of projects you would like to make
Keep it simple and professional.
Avoid unnecessary personal information such as your school, home address, phone number, schedule, or specific location.
3. TEST YOUR HOMEPAGE
Ask another student to open your site.
Ask:
Can you tell whose portfolio this is?
Can you tell what kind of creative work they make?
Can you find their projects?
Make a change if something is unclear.
4. MASTERY CHECK
Show Corin:
New portfolio: your homepage with introduction, visual, and working navigation.
Returning portfolio: your updated homepage and the improvement you completed.
Once approved, move on to next Lesson
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