Our latest YouTube video is a walkthrough of Alicia's art portfolio. Hopefully, this can serve as an example of what can potentially work for you In this video you can hear to what inspires her, the themes that run through her work, her process, and how she completed an Art Portfolio for NYU's Art Summer Program, there's so much good and insightful advice
Ashcan students sincerely talk about being scared their work isn't good enough, how to stay dedicated to making their art portfolios and some advice if you're struggling with your art school application. Alan ended up getting in to Cornell University, Cooper Union, Syracuse University, USC, SCI- Arc, RISD and PRATT for Architecture Daniela got in [...]
"Passport" handmade book from last years Portfolio Preparation Summer Program classes Monday through Saturday 10-2 & 3-7 REGISTER TODAY
Ashcan Student Fashion Design Work FIT's priority application deadline for Fall 2017 is fast approaching. We encourage students to apply as soon as possible to ensure they complete their applications on time. 2017 Priority Deadlines - Fall 2017: January 1, 2017 January 1: Submit SUNY application February 1: Submit application requirements to [...]
Deadlines and application checklist FALL Freshman Deadlines Early Action Deadline (non-binding): November 1. Regular decision deadline: January 5. Early action decisions are mailed by end-December. Regular decision decision packets are mailed by April 1. Transfers: Application deadline: February 1. Decisions for transfers are mailed as they are completed beginning March 1. Associate's degree applicants Priority deadline: [...]
BFA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES Application Deadlines: Fall Term Early Action Applicants: November 1 Fall Term Regular Priority Applicants: January 15 Fall Term Transfer Priority Applicants: April 1 Spring Term Priority Applicants: October 15 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS All applicants are required to apply online using the Common Application. Any additional supporting documents that need to be [...]
Your portfolio is THE MOST critical component to a College application Discover your Unique Creative Vision & start/complete an Outstanding Portfolio this Summer Ashcan Art's Pre-College Summer Program 2016 REGISTER TODAY Drawing for BFA admissions - DRAWING CLASS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11-3 & 4-8 Sculpture for BFA admissions - SCULPTURE CLASS Wednesdays & [...]
HOME TESTS for BFA Admissions PARSONS PARSONS HOME TEST “THE PARSONS CHALLENGE” PARSONS CHALLENGE INSTRUCTIONS All BFA, BBA, BS, and BA/BFA program applicants must complete the Parsons Challenge and submit it to the Admission Committee. Submissions for the Parsons Challenge are accepted through SlideRoom only. The Challenge: Explore something usually overlooked within your daily environment. Choose one object, location, or [...]
Jamie began at Ashcan Studio when she was a high school student at Laguardia High School. She was a student at Ashcan for over 2 years, taking our pre college portfolio program on Saturdays, and then three to five times a week during the summer and school breaks. Her outstanding portfolio gained her admissions in [...]
Your portfolio of artwork is evidence of your artistic skills and concepts. A good portfolio is an indication to schools that you are a creative and talented student who will work hard and be successful. An outstanding portfolio can help you gain acceptance into the top art schools and increase your chances of winning scholarships.When [...]
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