Marita, This is a great reminder that all students, regardless of major, should be building portfolios. For media arts it seems obvious. Building a portfolio involves many benefits in addition to having something to show. It builds confidence about what the student is capable of and how they improve with time. This form of confidence building is vital for anyone seeking a job. We agree, that employment skills training and awareness must start early. In fact, we think it should start during the admissions process. There should be placement staff and alumni available for the new student to chat with. Alumni have proven to be very valuable and trustworthy according to studies. Sounds like you are doing a great job. Thanks, Susan Dr. Susan Schulz