<p>We all know of the notorious RISD bike drawing, and I assume other art schools know if it too. Would it be too pretentious to use the drawing at other schools who don't require a bike drawing? I have applied to CMU but don't show my portfolio until February. My bike is more on the abstract side but it is still obviously a drawing of a bike. The question also goes for the drawing of an interior environment.</p>
<p>pratt requires a bike as well for fine art applicants.</p>
<p>i guess if you don't have enough for a solid portfolio without the bike, or you feel the bike is really your best work.</p>
<p>it probably won't hurt you, but someone might take note of the fact that it is assignment work or ask you if you did this for another school... in which case, be honest about it.</p>
<p>My son used one or two of his "assignment" pieces in his general portfolio, but he only included his bicycle for Pratt and RISD. (RISD required the original.) During the entire application process, he was never directly asked if any materials were created for another school's application. He was asked to date his pieces, but at the time it was a common request and he was told it was to determine which pieces were most recent. </p>
<p>Is it one of your favorite pieces? If so, use it. Schools know that you are applying to others and some will even ask you to list them!</p>
<p>i used my bicycle and interior piece for risd in my general portfolio, since both are actually amazingly done (i was even surprised) and very..VERY unique</p>
<p>Thanks, yeah I am quite proud of my bike, I worked on it for a little more than a month. I guess when it comes down to laying everything out to see what I have I will determine if my other work is strong enough without the pieces. I am applying to Pratt as well so I will be using the pieces for that. </p>
<p>Thanks for all the input!</p>