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Self-assessment checklist
These questions have no right or wrong answers. They also have nothing to do with how
talented you are. (There's no way to judge that with a checklist.)
No one has to see these results but you, so be completely honest. Refer to this assessment
at many points along your portfolio process: as a reality check against your target audi-
ence, as you decide what projects to include in the portfolio, and as you choose the type of
portfolio most likely to help you reach your goals.
Strengths and weaknesses
1. Educational experience in my profession:
Self-taught
Bachelor's degree
Non-credit classes
Advanced degree
Certificate or associate's degree
2. Educational experience in a related or supporting profession (check all that fit):
2D art fundamentals
Photography
3D modeling or rendering
Graphic design
Environmental design
Industrial or product design
Video and/or animation
Typography
User-interface and/or interaction
Scripting or programming
Marketing
Writing
3. Work experience within a related or supporting profession (check all that fit):
2D art and illustration
Photography or image editing
3D design: modeling or rendering
Video and/or animation
Marketing and/or advertising
User-interface and/or interaction
Graphic design: print
Scripting or programming
Graphic design: identity and branding
Game design
Graphic design: packaging
Journalism, editorial
4. I have software training in (check all that fit):
Photoshop and related imaging software (Fireworks, etc.)
2D illustration and print design software (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
Production software (Acrobat, color-proofing software, etc.)
Flash or other animation software
Web programming languages like ActionScript or JavaScript
Web design coding and software (HTML, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver, etc.)
Rendering or CAD programs (AutoCad, Form-Z, etc.)
3D or animation programs (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.)
Video editing software (After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
I have no software training.
