1. http://www.bu.edu/com/
This has a successful identity because it uses sleek lines and bright colors. I think these can be successful elements for a communication program. It shows creativity through the color choice and professionalism with the sleek lines.

2. https://www.goshen.edu/academics/communication/
This has a successful use of image representing their program. They offer information through infographics as well as actual body paragraphs. The color scheme fits the school's as well as added accent colors.

3. http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2015/7/21/drexel-university-online-accepted-students-kit
This acceptance kit screams what their program is about. I think all colleges of communication should do something this professional and creative.

4. https://www.calvin.edu/academics/departments-programs/communication-arts-sciences/
This fits the college's brand but also delivers quick facts about the program. I think it's an efficient way to entice a prospective student.

5. http://communicator.cas.msu.edu/
This is a great way to advertise a program. It shows the variety of studies in a creative and organized way.

6. https://www.kent.edu/vcd/undergraduate-programs
This has a break down of programs and examples of work. I think it is successful because it works well with the schools branding but also shows what's apart of it's visual communication program.

7. http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/vcd/undergraduateoverview/
This fits with the entire website but because it is a whole art school, that is the best example of matching the branding. The colors and layout are readable and interesting.

8. https://www.bgsu.edu/technology-architecture-and-applied-engineering/visual-communication-and-technology-education/learning-design-and-technology/program-information.html
The bright colors work well paired with the summary of each area needed to be involved in th eprogram.

9. http://art.colostate.edu/academics/undergraduate/concentrations/graphic-design/
I like the use of color and line quality. I think there's also a good use of verbage.

10. http://www.wheaton.edu/academics/departments/communication
This has quick facts and matches the websites style.

October
​Oct. 19: Take pictures of studio art pieces, have one hand lettering turned digital
Oct. 21: Upload pictures of studio art pieces (edited and cropped), one studio art project complete
Oct. 26: Have packaging project completed, physical and uploaded, 
Oct. 28: Have 2 pages complete on portfolio site, have on hand lettering turned digital, have 2 projects complete from studio art work
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November
Nov. 2: Found freelance project and begun 
Nov. 4: Have 3 projects complete from studio art work
Nov. 9: Complete Chi Omega materials
Nov. 11: Have a branding/identity project complete (possibly Made Lovely if can't find anything else.
Nov. 16: Have 4 pages finished on portfolio site, have one hand lettering turned digital
Nov. 18: Update WLTR, Logo, brochure, and poster
Nov. 23/25 Thanksgiving Break- Mounting tiiiiiime/printing time!
Nov. 30: Have EVERYTHING MOUNTED, website finished
​Dec. 2: We've made it. Boom.

So here are my ideas for my physical portfolio!

​https://www.etsy.com/listing/195543932/custom-handmade-portfolio-box?ref=related-1