<p>So I'm a little confused by what I need to put into a portfolio. I do have some experience with productions but it's all little things- nothing that I would want to put into a portfolio because I would want my portfolio to really reflect me and my potential. So I'll mostly be starting from scratch. What would go into one piece of work (a theatrical concept)? I know that schools "want to see process" but that's a little vague for me. Like, do I decide I want to do a concept for a show and then do research and take notes on clothing from that period, create a mood board, script/character analysis, come up with some sketches/illustrations w/ swatches, flats (to show knowledge of construction), etc... am I on the right track? Please let me know, thank you. :) </p>
<p>I'm a Junior in HS by the way. </p>
<p>Those are great ideas. They are looking for creative potential, artistic commitment through ECs and classes, and talent at sketching. You should include a fine art portfolio if you can put one together from work you’ve done in studio art classes, including sketches, photography, 3-D art, photoshop, and finished pieces. If you sew, you might want to photograph some of your work, even if it isn’t a costume. Would your theatre teacher let you design a costume for an upcoming production?</p>
<p>I’m online schooled but I am trying to worm my way into the production team for a local high school (they’re about to do Secret Garden). I just did an episode of Project Runway: Threads so that helps too lol I’ll be sure to put together some fine art as well. Thank you for your help! So relieved to have a better idea of what I need to do 
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<p>Portfolios are visual so if you’re doing a period piece, for example, you’ll want pictures of period clothes, of course, but also art, architecture, maybe movies from or about the period, scraps of fabric–anything that crystallizes the way you want your costumes to look. But I would leave the notes and analysis out of your portfolio. They will ask about the reasons for your choices and that’s how you share your thought processes. </p>
<p>Ok great! Thanks theater mom! :)</p>