Hi, my name is Faith I’m going to start my first year of college at the community college where I live this fall. I plan to transfer to parsons my sophomore year going into the Fashion design major. I’m currently trying to get everything for my portfolio together but I’m stuck! I need help what should I put in it ? How should it be organized? I’m so confused ! I need help
You need to do research on the web site of all schools you are interested in applying. And speak to them directly if you have any questions.
This is from their web site currently. Requirements change, so you need to see what is applicable for when you apply.
Parsons Challenge: Using any medium, explore something usually overlooked within your daily environment. Choose one object, location, or activity. Interpret your discovery in three original pieces. Support each piece of art with an essay of approximately 250 words. The series you create should convey a conceptual and creative response to the subject matter. All forms of media are acceptable—drawing, video, photography, sculpture, 3D work, collage, digital images. You can choose to work in a single medium or vary the media. The Parsons Challenge helps the Admission Committee understand how a prospective student develops ideas, creates a theme, visually communicates that theme, and defends the work in writing.
Portfolio: The portfolio must be completed in SlideRoom only. Freshman applicants should submit a portfolio of eight to 12 pieces. Portfolios can include drawings, paintings, photographs, digital media, design, three-dimensional work, Web design, animation, video, and other digital media. Transfer applicants should submit a portfolio of eight to 12 pieces in the area of interest.
Can you go to a National Portfolio Day in your area? It is the best way to get direct input from schools that attend.