WEEK 6: ON-GROUND — FINAL EXECUTION AND PRINT
MONDAY  7/27  |  9AM – 5PM  — PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION: PUTTING IT INTO PLAY
9AM – NOON : FINAL ART & PORTFOLIO
  • Final art touch-ups. High-resolution photography/scanning
  • Sequencing Portfolio layout planning (10–15 page structure)
  • Formal portfolio presentations Q&A
9AM – NOON: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional  1–5PM  |  STUDIO: table-top reviews and work sessions ​
WEDNESDAY  7/29  |  9AM – 5PM  — PORTFOLIO ASSEMBLY & PRESENTATION
9AM – NOON  |  COMMUNICATING & NETWORKING
  • ABOUT SCBWI role opportunities and the Tomie DePaola Mentorship. Approaching agents & publishers and networking etiquette. Differences between Art Director, Agents, Editors, etc.
1–5PM  |  STUDIO: table-top reviews and work sessions 
  • Printing as needed and setting up Display: Branding Board, Portfolio, Leave Behinds, Dummy, and Finished Illustration work.
  • Set up your cards and portfolio.
  • Ensure all digital files are finalized and ready before arriving for printing
THURSDAY  7/30  |  ILLUSTRATION EXHIBIT & CERTIFICATE GRADUATION
🎓  Portfolio Course Presentation Exhibition & Graduation Ceremony at 5:00 PM
 
FINAL ON-GROUND DELIVERABLES CHECKLIST
☐  3–4 Fully Finished Original Illustrations, Printed if Digital
☐  Physical Portfolio (10-15 pages)
☐  Revised Book Dummy
☐ Active Website, Bio/Socials
☐ Leave-Behinds: Professional Postcard and/or Business Card
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