I wouldn't show process work on your website or in your PDF portfolio unless it strongly emphasizes the amount of work you've done. This is something that could be copied by a dishonest person, so it's best to stick to final artwork for things you share publicly, but have printouts of process work that you can show on request during an interview
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I try to be conscientious when I critique. Glad you are finding things helpful :)
Kinko's and such will likely expect some layout experience. Those kinds of shops have lower pay and fast turnaround times, so although there are certain benefits I'm not sure you would get much guidance.
W3 Schools is a great reference. HTML5 is really not a huge deal, (X)HTML Strict might be easier to find reference for and encourages best practices. Your HTML is mostly semantically correct. You do have some empty paragraphs, which you should avoid to be extra correct (add margin to the last paragraph instead). Your CSS could use some beefing up. Start with one thing at a time or you may get overwhelmed.
One job I applied to, asked for a portfolio to be submitted, and I assumed they wanted a PDF. I couldn't envision sending a pile of PNGs or AIs
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Kinko's and such will likely expect some layout experience. Those kinds of shops have lower pay and fast turnaround times, so although there are certain benefits I'm not sure you would get much guidance.
W3 Schools is a great reference. HTML5 is really not a huge deal, (X)HTML Strict might be easier to find reference for and encourages best practices. Your HTML is mostly semantically correct. You do have some empty paragraphs, which you should avoid to be extra correct (add margin to the last paragraph instead). Your CSS could use some beefing up. Start with one thing at a time or you may get overwhelmed.
Lynda.com has courses on a variety of subjects, and I heard the Toronto Public Library is giving free accesse if you have a Toronto library card. Also, webdesign.tutsplus.com has lots of free tutorials ( ... )
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