If you decide you’d like to pursue an education in Illustration, choose a program that is focused both on the creative aspects, technical skills- the computer programs you’ll need to succeed as well as the business of Illustration. For the best Illustration programs you’ ll need a competitive Art Portfolio to apply. These are the BFA Programs that we like the best:
In this video we took a few pieces from an Art Portfolio by Ashcan student, Lauren who was accepted into the top art schools and university art programs, with scholarships. And we talk a little about what makes each piece outstanding.
Decide to win, shift your mindset from negative to positive by promising yourself that you will be in better off after this. And then take steps each day to improve.
Ross studied at Ashcan Studio to work on his Art Portfolio to apply to the Cartooning & Illustration program at The School of Visual Arts & here he talks the process of making an Outstanding Art Portfolio to get in to one of the countries Top Art Schools
Watch the video to get inspired to make new work for your art portfolio!
For most schools, making an art portfolio to apply to a BFA Animation or Computer Art program, is different from other majors.
We asked a few of our students- who were accepted into their dream schools- questions like - What's your thought process coming up with ideas? How do you find inspiration? and Do you ever feel like your works not good enough?
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.
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Ashcan Studio Student Work Portfolio Tip: In your portfolio each piece should enhance the work around it, and there should be a clear common thread throughout the portfolio. Whether it’s obvious or subtle, all of the pieces should have a common theme. Ashcan Studio Portfolio Prep Program This Ashcan student made three strong portfolio pieces [...]
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