No matter how talented you are, taking Portfolio Preparation classes will put you on a whole different level, giving you a great advantage over other applicants. So not only will you get in to the best programs, like most of our students you'll be on track to being awarded large scholarships.
There are Right ways and Wrong ways to make a Self Portrait for your art portfolio.
THE PARSONS CHALLENGE - Part of the application requirements for Parsons is the Parsons Challenge- where you have to create a new visual work inspired by the theme within a piece submitted in your portfolio. One Ashcan student made this work for the Parsons Challenge she titled “The Room”, a sculptural installation that she lit [...]
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 [...]
Annie and Alice who both got in to Cal Arts, RISD and SVA answer the question
Art Portfolio advice from students who got into COOPER UNION HARVARD Central Saint Martins SVA, MICA, SAIC, Syracuse, RISD, and Cornell
Nothing shines through like loving what you do. So while there are certain things you need for a complete portfolio like still lifes, portraits , self portraits... you can make them much more appeaing to Pratt admissions if it looks like you enjoyed making it!
Allan's art portfolio got him into every one of these top art schools for Architecture!
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:
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