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OCA strongly recommends students purchase an A1 lightweight plastic portfolio. The best are polylite portfolios made of lightweight sturdy corrugated plastic. These portfolios are spacious and boxlike with plastic catches that can be taped up. These are generally robust and spacious enough for all student requirements as well as cheaper to post. They are also cheaper than other portfolios. We do not recommend using leather or leatherette portfolios which are heavy, nor the use of plastic sleeves which create reflection on work. Transporting any work that is too big to go in a plastic portfolio, either because its too thick, too long or wide, or 3D in nature, should be wrapped carefully in a suitable box, labelled and added to a contents list and sent with your submission. Please do not wrap up work in your own makeshift portfolios, since this often involves them having to re-wrap and repair them, and they are often heavier to post. All your work should be clearly labelled, stating which assignment it relates to, with your name and student number on the back of every item you submit. Where there is a clear link between project work and your learning log, or blog, this should be clearly labelled or cross referenced in some way. You must supply a Contents list with your submission.
The professionalism of your presentation is important and you will lose marks for poor presentation. Students may consult with their tutor if they feel unsure about what to include in their submission based on their strengths and weaknesses and also for guidance on presentation methods.
You must also submit copies of all your tutor report forms. If your tutor has annotated your written work, then you must submit the annotated version of the written work as well as the final version.
that can be taped up. These are generally robust and spacious enough for all student requirements as well as cheaper to post. They are also cheaper than other portfolios. We do not recommend using leather or leatherette portfolios which are heavy, nor the use of plastic sleeves which create reflection on work. Transporting any work that is too big to go in a plastic portfolio, either because its too thick, too long or wide, or 3D in nature, should be boxed separately and securely, labelled and added to your contents list. Please do not wrap up work in your own makeshift portfolios, since this often involves OCA having to re-wrap and repair them, and they are often heavier to post. Guidelines on submitting work to your tutor for review (not for assessment). Package up your work from the section of the course you have completed. This should be sent in an A1 portfolio plus a box if necessary. Tutors are keen to see your sketchbooks but please do not submit more than ONE sketchbook each time you send work to your tutor for review. This can be inserted into the portfolio when you send it to your tutor. You should also include the relevant section of your learning log, unless you can email this to your tutor. If you keep a learning blog, please provide the url to your tutor. Please note that assignments sent to your tutor for review should weigh no more than 5 kg. This includes the weight of the portfolio and sketchbook. If your work weighs more than this there will be a surcharge for postage and administration to return your work.