Fig Taylor, the author of "How to Create a Portfolio and Get Hired" came in to talk to us about portfolios and how to create a good one. She talked a lot about making sure you research the commissioners, make sure you know who you're sending your work to, same goes if you're calling up anywhere, make sure you ask for the right person to speak to. As far as the look of it goes, Fig said no heavy mounting boards (which I completely agree with), put only your best work in, don't show them anything you hate, anything that makes you wince, have a running order, have no blank spaces in your portfolio, so back to back work. You have to be your own critique, more objective about your work and make sure you have a recognisable style, something that makes it distinctive. Also, commissioners want no mistakes, leave your rough work and development for your tutors, thats what they want to see, they want to see mistakes and ideas. Though an optional extra is to bring a sketchbook just in case and bringing a tablet or iPad over a laptop. Overall her talk was very informative and I feel more confident that I can create a better portfolio now.