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 [...]
Ashcan student Eunice’s outstanding portfolio got her into RISD, SVA, PRATT and MICA’s Fine Art Programs! Here’s some portfolio examples of Eunice’s work:
At Ashcan we can help you prepare for the RISD Assignment The Assignment Choose one of the following three prompt options and create two responses using any medium you prefer (no restrictions). We consider this assignment to be as much about process as presentation and encourage you to consider your submissions as exercises in experimental [...]
You'll need a good portfolio to get into any of these top schools 1 Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI 2 Cooper Union New York, NY 3 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Ashcan student work 4 Washington University in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO 5 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 6 Brown University Providence, RI 7 California Institute [...]
ASHCAN SUMMER PROGRAM PAINTING CLASSES EACH DAY -- Monday through Saturday from 10-2 & 3-7 Students begin this class by practicing fundamental painting techniques to describe the nature of light and form in the physical world, and then progress to express individual content. The curriculum culminates in the completion of a series of paintings that [...]
ashcan student work The SMFA at Tufts offers both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interdisciplinary Art and a 5-year BFA + BA/BS Combined Degree Program. Learn more about Ashcans transfer agreement with SMFA : SMFA + Ashcan Application Process Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art at the SMFA at Tufts [...]
ashcan student work First-year (Freshman) Applicants DEADLINES Early Decision deadline: November 1 Regular deadline: February 1 TRANSFER APPLICANTS Fall: March 15 Spring: November 1 » Begin your RISD application ITEMS YOU’LL NEED TO SEND You'll begin and manage your RISD application process using The Common Application. There is a non-refundable application fee of $60 to use [...]
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: [...]
FIT Fashion Design PART ONE: Design Test Project One: Mix-and-Match Designs Create a mood/inspiration page for the following mix-and-match designs. The mood page should include an image(s) that has inspired you to create these designs. Include a short written explanation of how the designs have been inspired by the mood page image(s). Also list the [...]
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