Starter info and portfolio help

[rdcarlson]

Im currently a sophomore that has recently changed his major this year from computer science to graphic arts management (I have a minor in business administration as well). Although, graphic arts is a large field, I am wanting to get into design and prepress. I'd really like to design anything but what i'm mostly interested in, is designing is album artwork, posters, logos, shirts, etc. None of my professors have talked to us about creating a portfolio, but I was wondering what kinds of stuff have artists such as yourselves included in your portfolio (pics, links, etc. would be greatly appreciated)? I'd also love to hear any kind of tips, opinions and anything in between on how to get started, where to go from college (types of internships you've had, what types of jobs you can get with this, etc.) and good websites that have taught you designing and other websites you currently use to help you with your work. I guess what I'm saying is Id like get pushed in the right direction so i can work hard and accomplish something great with this field, I'm just not really sure where to go with all of this. Ive already taken two semesters of courses (lntro to design, litho, screen printing, computer apps, flexo and photography) with this major and i absolutely love every minute of it

[RUFUS]

Tip #1 - do not post this shit more than once.

[scrojo]

i'd keep doing business as a study and design as fun. honestly.

[danstiles]

Ain't no money in rock and roll. Every young designer wants to design album covers, skateboards, and Tshirts. None of those pay very well, if at all. The real money in design is in working for companies that are in business to make money, not to be cool. Think banks, real estate, software, etc. However, should you decide to go after the cool market you've just got to start making stuff and get it out there. If nobody will hire you then make a really good zine or something. Pump out good work and the cream rises to the top.

[RichieGoodtimes]

You can make money being cool.

The problem is that you have to actually be cool.

[needles]

never give up, study everything you like, keep asking questions, and listen.
the key to success is the ability to listen and be positive when you are wrong.

[RichieGoodtimes]

When in doubt, violence is the answer.

[philaarts.com]

unwarranted violence

[ricv64]

graphic arts management ? that sounds like some weird vague catagory a school thought up to keep the money rolling in to their institution ....... they still have people draw the figure ?

[Steve Chanks]

Go to med school. Being an artist blows.