Week 6 Readings

1. The “Portfolio Pack”

What you will learn this week

By the end of Week 6, you will be able to:

• plan and produce portfolio-ready documentation (six views + captions)

• write a clear object label and a short maker statement

• describe process choices and limitations ethically (materials, use, safety notes)

• create accessibility-friendly text (alt text + clear captions)

Real-world lens (why this matters)

In ceramics, opportunities often depend on how clearly you can communicate your work:

• applications (study, residencies, exhibitions)

• collaboration (studio teams, industry partners)

• education and outreach

• professional online presence

Your Week 6 output (a “Portfolio Pack”)

You will produce:

1. 6-view documentation plan (or photos if you have them)

2. Captions (one line each)

3. 90-word object label (from Unit 3 method)

4. Maker statement (120–160 words)

5. Process note + limitations (60–90 words)

6. Accessibility text (alt text for 2 images)