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 [...]
When you make a self portrait for your art portfolio, you should think of ways to express who you are, like this Ashcan student did for this painting where she drew herself inside her tool box and watercolor palette
There are standard things that art school admissions counselors want to see in your art portfolio, like a self portrait, landscape, a still life- but if you want to- you can and should include conceptual work as well. Like this work in progress- conceptual work pushes the boundaries of what art should be, it’s where you let go [...]
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
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
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:
