<p>technique and perfection or creativity?</p>
<p>so far i have part of a nude body
and i know what im doing for the bike but i have yet to do it
maybe a still life?</p>
<p>is this the norm for the 3 sketches? a still life? i just hope i stand out enough</p>
<p>opinions opinions! thanks fellow risd fan club members :)</p>
<p>I got accepted EA and talked to one of the admissions people, and I have a few tips you may want to consider:</p>
<p>-definitely don't neglect the background
-show your technical skills first and foremost, but it's nice to be creative too
-have FUN with it!
-don't worry too much about how conventional or "on topic" it has to be, as long as you have your reasons for drawing what you do</p>
<p>try the Lucy's RISD Admissions 101 group on facebook if you have one :) if you read the old wall posts there are lots of people asking similar questions. Good luck!</p>
<p>thanks kalonity! that was great advice. and congrats on the acceptance! maybe (HOPEFULLY) I'll see you there next year. I joined Lucys facebook group.. and i read a bunch of the old posts and it helped out A LOT, found some really great informative information so thank you for that :]</p>
<p>i know that they suggest 12-20 pieces but do you think it matters if i only really want to include 13 or should i try to put more in? and are the 3 sketches INCLUDED in the 12-20 piece portfolio or are they completely separate?</p>
<p>You're welcome!
I submitted 20 :P but it's probably just me because I go way overboard with everything. It's ultimately about quality over quantity, so if you're happy with your 13 pieces definitely don't try to squeeze in more just for the number. Also, the 3 sketches do NOT count in your portfolio, and don't forget you're sending the originals! So don't include them in your CD/slides.</p>
<p>On a visit, an admissions rep. said to only include good work in your portfolio. Don't feel like you have to show a piece of ceramics (because it is your only one) if it is not good work.</p>