Task 2 of our Professional Practice

Throughout our professional practice, Task 1 has been focused around writing various blog posts on guest speakers and information about the photographic world learnt during our weekly lectures. However, for Task 2 we have been asked to pick an option to focus on, out of 4 options.

Option 1 – a funding, residency or exhibition proposal. For option 1, you are asked to complete a proposal to either ask for funding for a project, apply for an artist residency or apply for an exhibition.

Option 2 – create a job application, including a cover letter. For option 2, you are asked to prepare an application to apply for a job in an area of professional employment related to photography and, you must include a cover letter.

Option 3 – an annotated visual portfolio presented online and a written artist statement. For option 3, you are asked to prepare a visual portfolio of your work that represents your professional self and skills in your absence. Alongside this you are asked to, include an artist statement and any other relevant information relating to the work for example; a project statement, artist biography, work dimensions, materials, installation information, contact information and links to websites and social media.

Option 4 – a visual portfolio presented in an oral presentation and a written artist statement. For option 4, you are asked to prepare a visual portfolio of your work which will be presented in person and include a written artist statement alongside it.

For task 2 I decided to opt for option 3 because, it is a good way of learning to create a professionally standard portfolio, which will help me with future endeavours when it comes to applying for a job in the photographic industry.