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4. [Online Portfolios](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/430)
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- [Online Portfolios](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/online-portfolios)
- [Support for New Graduates](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/support-new-graduates)
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- [Student and Alumni Jobs](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/student-and-alumni-jobs)
# Online Portfolios
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- [Creative Entrepreneurship](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/creative-entrepreneurship)
- [Experiential Learning](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/experiential-learning)
- [Career Advising](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/career-advising)
- [CEAD Events & Opportunities](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/career-development/cead-events-opportunities)
- [Tools and Resources](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/tools-and-resources)
- [Visit Our Centre](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/visit-our-centre)
- [Design Career Fair](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/design-career-fair)
- [Online Portfolios](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/online-portfolios)
- [Support for New Graduates](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/support-new-graduates)
- [Career Stories](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/career-stories)
- [Student and Alumni Jobs](/index%2Ephp/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/student-and-alumni-jobs)
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[Create Your Free Online Portfolio with Format!](%20https://www.format.com/partners/ocadu)
OCAD U students and faculty get free access to [Format](https://www.format.com/), a leading online portfolio-building platform for creative professionals. This sophisticated service professionally showcases photography, art, design and illustration work. No coding is required - students build their portfolio using Format’s versatile, customizable themes to showcase their work. There are over 100 award-winning, professionally designed templates and thousands of design variations to choose from. Free access continues for six months after graduation, at which point students have the option to renew their subscription. OCAD U graduates are offered a discount on paid plans.
Format offers user support at [format.com/help](http://format.com/help) or via email at .
You can also e-mail Career Development with any issues or concerns at
Get inspired by these Format-built portfolios created by OCAD U alumni:
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### Liza Akhmed
[ ](https://akhmed-liza.format.com/)
### Natalie King
[ ](https://www.natalielauraking.com/)
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### Nyaomi
[ ](https://www.nyaomi.com/)
### Shaheer Zazai
[ ](https://www.shaheerzazai.com/)
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### Workshops, video tutorials & resources
The Career Development office periodically offers [workshops](/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers/career-development/workshops-and-info) on how to use and make the most of Format.
Visit our YouTube channel for a [short video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRkkY2CqiYg) introduction to Format.
### Design strategies
#### Start planning the design and usability of your site:
- [Choose a theme based on your desired profession ](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/kghqdn04wp)
- [Tips and tricks for fine art sites ](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/wab2a6h6qe)
- [Tips and tricks for design sites ](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/tflzegrzlq)
- [Writing for your about page ](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/f9jh4vg8hs)
- [Design do’s and don'ts](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/hbijto88m5)
### Getting started
#### Get a quick overview of the Format interface and capabilities:
- [Onboarding 1 - Intro to Format UX ](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/lezd0c7zeu)
- [Onboarding 2 - Intro to Design Editor](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/8t3928vq6a)
- [Onboarding 3 - Workflow: studio management and CRM](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/n9ub2h0x30)
### Tutorials
- [**Creating a Gallery page**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/nzg4b6px7m): Learn how to create galleries of images
- [**Creating a Custom page**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/fswqo4kn3kAdd): Add “About” pages, contact pages and pages with custom layouts
- [**Using a Collection page**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/yngr57rwuw): Use image links to navigate to galleries of images
- [**Trying a New Theme**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/w7u2b5r8aa): Tips on choosing the right theme for your site
- [**Intro to Design Editor**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/sh1om9vxzt): This video will walk you through the design editor and explain various site-building tools
- [**Intro to Client Galleries**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/5xp0beevif): Use Proofing for high-res image sharing and tracking communications with contacts. Great for a cloud-based storage on your site!
- [**Updating and enhancing your SEO**](https://www.loom.com/share/f5d6ccb2303f40a89e65f1acb6b9c1ff): Optimize your site for best results on search engines
- [**Setting up a Store product**](https://www.loom.com/share/0b7706e3e695448496269165aab57ed1): Learn how to set up a product listing on your e-store
- [**Changing the look of the Store page**](https://format-2.wistia.com/medias/i7x8j5vcmt): How to adjust the overall layout of your online store page
- [**Writing your ‘About Me’ page**](https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/photography/online-portfolio-about-page-step-by-step-guide): The Format Magazine has a great article on steps for writing your about me page