<p>Here’s my portfolio: [url=<a href=“http://cargocollective.com/ksk]ksk[/url”>Kelsey Skordal | Illustration & Design]ksk[/url</a>]</p>
<p>I’m interested in illustration mostly (my fine art stuff isn’t on here, the files are on my computer at home so I don’t have them right now). I didn’t apply to art schools, but instead part programs at universities and liberal arts colleges.</p>
<p>If your portfolio is pre-approved at SAIC it’s pretty much a sure thing that you are in. All you have to do is submit the paperwork and the slides/images once again but it’s pretty much a guarantee of admittance. And do resubmit the CD/slides even though the portfolio was approved if for no other reason than that’s what puts you in the running for merit scholarships.</p>
<p>Note: The above post was for dreadhead in the previous page. Also might I point out that if you have any questions just call the school and ask what it means to be pre-approved and what you now need to submit. Get used to dealing with administration people now, it’s never too early, you’re going to be dealing with them from now on, past your college experience. Just look that phone numbers up on the schools web site and call. And more accurate and easier to just ask the actual institution you’re applying to than relying on posts as helpful as these sites can be.</p>
<p>Here’s my portfolio. I’m a junior in high school wanting to major in graphic design. My first choice is Carnegie Mellon University, followed by Pratt, RISD, and RIT at the moment, in no particular order. This PDF is a bit outdated and is not in the proper order (I ordered everything after printing it out), does not include any of my process work/sketches (except one), and I have yet to work on observational drawings to include… <a href=“http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26936035/NEW%20PORTFOLIO%20THING.pdf[/url]”>http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26936035/NEW%20PORTFOLIO%20THING.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href=“https://picasaweb.google.com/108996500775771168165/ArtCenterPortfolio?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf_pikicXdmAE[/url]”>https://picasaweb.google.com/108996500775771168165/ArtCenterPortfolio?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf_pikicXdmAE</a></p>
<p>Here’s a mock portfolio I created specifically for National Portfolio Day. I’m only a junior so I’ll be creating a new one later (Oct '12ish). Brought it too CCAD, Ringling, Art Center and everyone seemed fairly impressed, though they said they weren’t allowed to say anything on decisions (maybe because I was a junior? or school policy, idk). Then I brought it to LCAD and then seemed especially impressed and said that I would probably get a half to full ride for their Game Art program. most likely I’ll be applying to art center’s entertainment design program when senior year comes around.</p>
<p>identikit- marvelous work so far. You have one more year to improve and advance your portfolio. keep it up</p>
<p>you can look at some of my work here</p>
<p>[Flickr:</a> nic contreras’ Photostream](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/iamniccc]Flickr:”>nic contreras | Flickr)</p>
<p>I’m currently a sophomore and have a deep interest in photography. Any feedback would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>I’m currently waiting for decision from my top-choice art school. I already got the financial aid package from SVA… and I’m feeling very depressed at the moment. This is my portfolio, if anyone wants to take a look:</p>
<p>[Flickr:</a> Pui Pui Tran’s Photostream](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/puipuitran/]Flickr:”>hunter | Flickr)</p>
<p>Please feel free to butcher me as much as you want. I need it.</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I am a sophomore from UCSD who will be transferring to the art major at UCLA next year.</p>
<p>Here’s the portfolio I used to gain admission.
[UCLA</a> Portfolio - a set on Flickr<a href=“I%20would’ve%20included%20some%20more%20installation/sculptural%20stuff%20if%20I%20was%20going%20to%20submit%20a%20new%20one%20today,%20but%20I%20guess%20some%20of%20it%20can%20wait%20til’%20grad%20school%20apps!%20Fun!”>/url</a></p>
<p>Also here’s my website if anyone wants to check out any more of my work:
[url=<a href=“http://www.ericnye.com/]Eric”>http://www.ericnye.com/]Eric</a> Nye Art and Photography](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/ericnyethescienceguy/sets/72157630037397085/]UCLA”>UCLA Portfolio | Flickr)</p>
<p>And Pui, you’ve got some great work with lighting in your BW photos. The texture of the lace also pairs really nicely with those wiry tree branches. I would love to see them printed out and arranged in conversation with each other as a more complete piece.
I’m sure you have a lot more work, but that being said, presenting a relationship between produced and lit interior shots and some sort of counterparts in the exterior, natural world might be something worth exploring.</p>
<p>Also, try and figure out what you want do with your bordering. I’m sure you’re just trying things out, but keep it consistent and be certain that it adds a distinct addition to your images or leave it out. I feel that in this day and age it could be passed off as some sort of Instragamish-crap really easily.</p>
<p>@EricNye: Thanks for your input! I will definitely try out your idea regarding the paring of studio stuff and the on-location stuff. The photos you’ve seen on my Flickr were not the ones that I included in my portfolio for art schools. I just uploaded a new set called “Body Language”; that’s my actual portfolio. The schools were asking for a something cohesive, so I created an entire series just for them. You can take a look at it if you’d like. They’re a bit depressing (and borderline morbid) though!</p>
<p>And about the border thing, I found a video on Youtube that shows how to create that lomography look using Photoshop. I got so excited that I tried it out on a bunch of my outdoor shots (yes i’m so late in the editing game that I don’t even know how to do something as simple as that) </p>
<p>OK, onto your portfolio. I absolutely love the mirror concept. I think it’s very clever and very creative. I also really like the “layering” post work (with the whimsical colors and transparent subjects). But my favorite photos of yours are the ones in the “Street Portraits” and “Concerts” series. I think you have to have a very good understanding of the technical aspect of photography in order to capture those photos (something I have yet to master). I especially love the one picture of a construction worker looking straight at the camera. That one makes my heart smiles. </p>
<p>The only criticism I have is that I wish you had chosen better locations for your “Domestic Echoes” series. I feel like motion blur would benefit the most when accompanied with vibrant colors, or black and white. They look a bit dull compare to your other ones. They also seem very “rush”, like the compositions and the choice of subjects are not as well thought out as your other series.</p>
<p>[lining</a> wang | portfolio](<a href=“http://liningwang.carbonmade.com%5Dlining”>http://liningwang.carbonmade.com) drawing/painting centric</p>
<p>it’s not much, but it’s a start. i won’t be looking at exclusively art colleges anyways (probably going for double major, or a minor if a major with engineering is too difficult, which people tell me it is. :()</p>
<p>Hey saffysparkles!</p>
<p>Nice portfolio you got there. I have never heard of an engineering and some other art double major, but I think that may be tad too difficult. Both majors have long hours, and getting a schedule to fit may be too hard for you to balance and succeed. I’d think about what your career goals are. Do you simply enjoy art as a hobby? Then maybe majoring in engineering and minoring in art is for you. But I reckon such a feat is possible. It probably also has a lot to do with what program or school you choose. For example, RISD/Brown Dual Degree might make it easier to do such a thing than another school. But I would call up the admissions counselors of schools you are interested in and tell them your career goals and what you are considering majoring in. They will be able to give a good idea about what is academically possible. Don’t let my words or others deter you though. At USC when I asked about doing their Thematic Option program and being an animation major some faculty told me that it was not very possible. But I met a girl there who was doing exactly that. Aim high! :D</p>
<p>Now on your portfolio, what strikes me first is that you have a lot of pieces. Probably more than you need. And I would suggest taking some out because some works are stronger than others. If I was you I would take out:</p>
<p>The Prices: I can see having them on for your personal website but I would consider taking them out for colleges</p>
<p>Paintings: Kettle Still Life and Water Carrier</p>
<p>Wet Media: Emanata from the Library, The Death of Man, and Sophie’s Swing . </p>
<p>Dry Media: Birds, Underwater Mysteries, Hope is a Thing with Feathers, Queen of Hearts, and Ink Eater.</p>
<p>Digital: Books Take You Places (or at least get rid of the font on top) and The Last Hour</p>
<p>And on your about page please use capitalization to properly write down your awards. Please also separate your awards from your schooling (aka Tyler pre-college)</p>
<p>I’m assuming you are a junior so while you have most of your portfolio done, you will have time to make more work senior year. I would also try to work on color. Your colored work is rather flat. Try to find the different colors in colors. Nothing is simply yellow or blue. If you practice seeing the colors within objects or look at some masterwork, this will come easier. </p>
<p>Fractured Reflection seems to be your strongest piece and your best work is your most current (i.e. 2012) Take the rest of the stuff out and your portfolio is definitely competitive. Don’t forget to go to NPD. I’m sure you’ll meet some interested admissions officers with praise and pointers. I do not know what major you are interested in art wise, but if it is illustration a few more conceptual pieces would be nice, especially if they are in color. And add in some sketchbook pieces. A lot of schools love to see students develop both ideas and compositions. And if something is in a series reference that in the additional notes section on each piece (i.e. “The Meeting”, Lovers in Paris. ) If you add more strong pieces take the weaker ones out quality over quantity is your best bet. Good Luck!</p>
<p>@FloraEscent</p>
<p>Hey thanks a lot for the critique and feedback!</p>
<p>Also, the “layering” post work, which I believe you’re talking about the Oslo Explosion one, is actually a film double exposure with two colored filters shot from a Holga. I actually don’t know how to use many photoshop techniques beyond optimizing a photo.</p>
<p>Have you gotten word back from any other schools?</p>
<p>Ouuui getting ready for applications this fall~!</p>
<p>I still have to crank out some big pieces for my folio to be presentable, but here is what I have so far. It is very incomplete in my opinion.</p>
<p>[JIMMY</a> XIA: Student Illustrator](<a href=“DeviantArt - The Largest Online Art Gallery and Community”>http://jimmyxia.studentartfolio.com/)</p>
<p>Tell me what to improve please! Or if you have any suggestions for future pieces… LET EM RIP!</p>
<p>Jimmypod, that is one helluva portfolio. Professional illustrator right there.</p>
<p>Schools I’m currently applying for:
(In order of interest) </p>
<p>1)Cooper Union
2)Rhode Island School of Design
3)Pratt Institute
4)Main College of Art
5)Memphis art College
6)Launagna College of Art & Design
7)Maryland College of Art & Design
8)College of Creative Studies
9)Savanna College of Art & Design</p>
<p>Here are my Porfolio(s) </p>
<p>Drawing Portfolio<br>
<a href=“http://sdrv.ms/Ta1F0K[/url]”>http://sdrv.ms/Ta1F0K</a></p>
<p>Photography Portfolio
<a href=“http://sdrv.ms/UOS4j8[/url]”>http://sdrv.ms/UOS4j8</a></p>
<p>Sculpture, Paper & Installations
<a href=“http://sdrv.ms/VtA3TY[/url]”>http://sdrv.ms/VtA3TY</a></p>
<p>Mix Media & Digital Art
<a href=“http://sdrv.ms/WXiYTH[/url]”>http://sdrv.ms/WXiYTH</a></p>
<p>Feedback is wanted! Tell me if I have a shot at getting in any good arts schools :D</p>
<p>Wrencher94, I like some of your drawings, but have you ever thought about using a grid? It will make them look more professional and realistic. Also try and do some portraits of different people (women, old people etc) since it looks like you have a lot of self portraits! I head the ability to draw wrinkles on face is highly praised by colleges. I love your installations. I especially like the one with the burnt paper.</p>
<p>Art schools really want to see work drawn from pure observation, since majority of high schoolers aren’t at that skill level yet. At National Portfolio day I was told to that it’s not about drawing realistic or being perfect, it more so about the lines, texture and colors that’s interesting. I was one of those thinkers who thought everything has to look like a photo, that quickly change after I took a Pre-College class. I will now never include work that is taken from Google or copied from a photo unless it’s for a reference. Another thing I learn at National Portfolio Day and Pre-College… is that your work does not have to be finish and that college love to see work that are preferably not finished or consider sketches or experimental drawings. </p>
<p>Sorry about all the self portrait there not included much in my officially portfolio, it just easier using yourself as a model for practice.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for giving feedback :D</p>
<p>Hi, I’m a HS Senior Class of 2013</p>
<p>I applied based off university or conservatory…</p>
<p>Universities: Fordham, St. John’s, and NYU. {Graphic Design major/ Advertising minor}</p>
<p>Art Schools: Parsons, SVA, F.I.T, and Columbia College.{Advertising Design }</p>
<p>I plan to be an Art Director or Creative Director for Nike, Adidas, Reebok. Such and such. Im imto Marketing and Art… </p>
<p>Heres my portfolio! </p>
<p><a href=“http://issuu.com/jhallcollins/docs/defjamesportfolio2[/url]”>http://issuu.com/jhallcollins/docs/defjamesportfolio2</a></p>
<p>Feedback wanted!</p>
<p>wrencher94:</p>
<p>I think you already have a great understanding of what colleges are looking for. You are definitely trying new things out and I can see a lot of dedication. That being said, I can give you a suggestion on what pieces I thought were your strongest. I’d love to go into detail on every piece, but you have a lot of work and I’m not that fond of typing :)</p>
<p>Observational Drawings: </p>
<h1>16 definitely stands out as possibly the strongest in this album. I like the expressively quality of your line work in this piece. This one is definitely a keeper.</h1>
<p>To be honest, I’d say this is the area to be working on in your portfolio. I like how you’ve taken on the human figure, butI think it might be good to do a couple still-lifes with interesting objects. Use any medium, but make sure they are as detailed as possible. I really love your expressively line quality but see these possible still-lifes as a chance to show off your craft. You don’t have to grid a photo, but work from life and block your paper out into four quadrants and constantly compare proportional relationships that way. Have a value chart beside you and make sure you are really showing a variation in value. Remember to show your darkest darks and your lightest lights and the progression in between. I’m sure you are familiar with what I’m telling you but show your schools that you know it.</p>
<p>Media and Graphic Art:</p>
<h1>1 is good and one of the strongest of this bunch. I would be careful of how you are editing these though. Sometimes they can look as though they went through too many photoshop filters.</h1>
<h1>2 I don’t know how to feel about this one. On one hand, I do like the direction your taking this piece but I have problems with it compositionally. It’s sporadic and moves my eye around, but it needs focus. My eye focuses on your eyes and just stays there, without traveling across the page. Maybe your tone down the pixelated effect a bit more so that it looks as though your face is slowly breaking down or dissolving?</h1>
<h1>4 I’m highly interested in this piece. I think you should make this into a series and expand upon it. I like how the white shapes that make up your face look almost like molecular forms under a microscope. Maybe you could expand on that idea.</h1>
<h1>6 is nice</h1>
<h1>11 is also interesting but confusing. I think you should pay a lot of attention to these titles, and you should make sure that every piece in this section has one.</h1>
<p>Sculpture:</p>
<h1>8 sticks out here. I like the texture you’ve gotten on the pieces around it too. I think some dark values in the larger left area might make it more compelling.</h1>
<p>Photography:</p>
<p>I’d keep #3, possibly #5, #6, and #10. The other photos aren’t bad but I think you can be more daring. I’ve seen the colorful fields and the dark windows but be more daring with your angles or with your subject matter. But this doesn’t mean nudes or homeless guys. But pictures that are a bit more thought provoking.</p>
<p>I would be more specific on things but you have a lot of stuff, a lot more than what you need for a portfolio. If you have any specific questions on anything I’ve said or want my thoughts on something I didn’t address just reply or PM me. I don’t know what major you are interested in but if its something like graphic design tailor your portfolio to it. Your portfolio should show direction and potential. Anyways, overall I like your work, but I think you can be a bit more daring and an academic still-life or two could not hurt. Nevertheless, drawing aside, really work to make the more conceptual side of your portfolio strong and noteworthy. All in all, that will be what will set you apart from other candidates. Great work and good luck!</p>