The Parsons Challenge helps the Admission Committee understand: how YOU develop ideas how YOU visually communicate those ideas and how well YOU can defend the work in writing
The Most Important Insider Tips for applying to Parsons
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You should know these things before you apply to SVA
We've been sending students to The School of Visual Arts for 13 years and have seen them go on to be very successful in Visual Arts and Design. We feel confident recommending SVA because we know that every student gets an excellent education there.
The SECRET to our 100% SUCCESS RATE……
Our Secret to 100% ACCEPTANCE (into one or more of your top schools) is that we make sure our students follow these rules: Use conventional materials in innovative ways Use unconventional materials in innovative ways Be Yourself Have Fun! Know that you are a uniquely creative and talented student who will be very successful (if [...]
Success! Acceptance to: Cornell University! + PLUS Art Portfolio Tips
Ashcan student Della's outstanding portfolio got her into the Ivy League School, Cornell University's BFA Program! Here's some portfolio examples of Della's work: Art Portfolio Tips: Use conventional and unconventional material in innovative ways Be Yourself Have Fun! Know that you are a creative and talented student who will be successful
ACCEPTED! Alice’s Portfolio got her into: Art Center, SVA and RISD!
Ashcan student Alice's outstanding portfolio got her into Art Center, SVA and RISD's Illustration Programs! Here's some portfolio examples of Alice's work: Ashcan Studio’s students produce a cohesive series of artworks using conventional and unconventional material in innovative ways. This is important because your portfolio of artwork is evidence of your artistic skills and concepts. [...]
End this Summer BEAMING about your artwork
ASHCAN SUMMER PROGRAM 2018 Portfolio Preparation Develop a unique body of work to apply to the school of your dreams. Challenge yourself this summer to feel confident about your art & apply to art programs knowing you'll get that letter in the mail: "Congratulations! You've been accepted to... " Fine Arts & Design Program This [...]
Will your Art Portfolio beat the competition?
The competition to get into the top art schools gets tougher and tougher each year, as student portfolios become more and more advanced. Are You Ready? The Ashcan Summer Arts & Design Programs will prepare you for the school of your dreams & a successful career in the Arts. Visual Arts Portfolio Preparation classes are [...]
Not all Self-Portraits are created equal
Not all Self-Portraits are created equal (art portfolio programs either)- just a few examples of hundreds & hundreds of self-portraits made in many perfect different ways at Ashcan 🖌️🖍️🖊️🖋️✏️✏️
Scholastic Art Awards LOCAL HIGHLIGHT
We're very excited to be featured as the Local Highlight on Scholastic Art Awards blog this month!
Learn Graphic Design this Summer
Graphic Design SUMMER PROGRAM What you'll learn in this art class: Join the Ranks of Ashcan graduates attending the Top Art Schools with Ashcan's highly effective Pre- College Graphic Design Summer Program 8 Week program starting 6/25 Mondays 10-2 & 3-7 Tuesdays 10-2 and Wednesdays 10-2 & 3-7 You will learn Design Communication processes including: [...]
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