Post by Twillie on Feb 7, 2016 17:21:34 GMT -5
Hey there! So, I'm currently applying for a college art program, and while admissions does not require a portfolio to be submitted, the department's scholarship does. As any more money I can get is good, I was hoping for some advice on how to put together such a portfolio. This process is entirely new to me, and while I've heard tidbits on what a typical college portfolio looks for, I'm not sure how to approach it.
The college has provided their work and file size requirements, so I'm not too concerned about those details. I'm more worried about the pieces themselves, how they should be made and what they should be about.
Are there any general requirements or recommendations for an art portfolio? I've heard before that each piece should be connected with a recurring "theme," but is there anything else? What kind of themes would be appropriate? Are more superficial ones, like "nature," to be avoided, or should there just be coherency between pieces?
Is variety in mediums a big deal, or does that depend on who the portfolio is going to? If I were to apply to a program that had an emphasis on drawing, should I submit a portfolio mostly showing off my drawing skills, or should I still include painting, photography, sculpture, etc.?
Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Thank you!
The college has provided their work and file size requirements, so I'm not too concerned about those details. I'm more worried about the pieces themselves, how they should be made and what they should be about.
Are there any general requirements or recommendations for an art portfolio? I've heard before that each piece should be connected with a recurring "theme," but is there anything else? What kind of themes would be appropriate? Are more superficial ones, like "nature," to be avoided, or should there just be coherency between pieces?
Is variety in mediums a big deal, or does that depend on who the portfolio is going to? If I were to apply to a program that had an emphasis on drawing, should I submit a portfolio mostly showing off my drawing skills, or should I still include painting, photography, sculpture, etc.?
Any advice or tips would be appreciated. Thank you!
