my portfolio

[amneris]

<p>I'm a senior and I'm going to be applying for FIT's spring semester soon; I wanted to apply for fall but I used to be homeschooled and had tons of credits to make up at my new school.. it's a long story! Well I've put some sketches together for my portfolio but I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me some advice on it. Has anyone here gotten in, and if you have, could I send you some of my sketches so you could give me some tips? Going to FIT is so important to me, I've always dreamed of being a designer and when I first heard about FIT I knew it was the school for me. If anyone who's gotten in could give me some advice on my portfolio I would appreciate it so much!!</p>

<p>~<em>~amneris~</em>~</p>

[CAPPUCCiNO]

<p>I dont know if its too late, but I could definately help you out. I was ONLY accepted because of my portfolio. My grades sucked, as did my essay, and right before I was accepted I dropped out of high school, but because the reveiwer liked my portfolio so much she gave me extra time to get a ged before she submitted her reccomendation. I guess I'm just telling you this to show you how important the portfolio is and that I think I can help you.</p>

<p>As far as advice:
-dont be scattered all over the place. I had a friend who literally drew one of every example they gave in the guidlines. Her portfolio looked horrible because she should have just stuck with what she knew. </p>

<p>-you dont have to buy an expensive portfolio, I didnt. I used this really nice folder I got from India. Just make sure your work is clean, presentable and organized. Make sure it can easily be taken out of the folder also.</p>

<p>-DONT CHEAT. Another friend of mine had her mother do some of her peices. It was obviously done in a whole different style and looked really off, needless to say she wasnt accepted.</p>

<p>-(If doing fashion, accessories or anything that requires swatches) dont get the cheap easy stuff. They can tell. Go to the expensive places and pay a small fee if you have to. Go for silks, furs, cool prints, but dont cut up your barbie clothes and expect them not to notice(I learned this the hard way at a portfolio class).</p>

<p>-Have your answers ready and thought out for the interview. Know who your favorite designer is, why, what your inspirations are, what you plan to do with the degree, etc...</p>

<p>-In your portfolio they will want to see that you are able to design a variety of things. A guy at a practive review actually said to me "I see that you can design something for Britney Spears, but can you design something for say...Elizabeth Taylor?" BUT on the other hand, try to make your portfolio look like one line of clothing. Make them related in some way(not just colors, sometimes not colors at all). It will impress them if you can put together a line.</p>

<p>Feel free to email me if you want to know anything else or want me to look at your sketches. <a href="mailto:cappuccinolauralee@gmail.com">cappuccinolauralee@gmail.com</a></p>

[kel2416]

<p>I am applying to the accessories design program @ FIT for next fall... I have never taken any fashion illustration courses. I recently have been taking regular art courses to give me a little art backround. I have been buying books to hlep with my portfolio. I saw that you mentioned swatches and building a line. Should I do that for my designs for my portfolio even though it's not clothing? What medium do u suggest? Marker? I bought a couple marker rendering books. My dream is to go to FIT, any advice would be a huge help! thank you!</p>

<p>Kelly</p>