Art College Portfolio Student Work Example: Mixed Media Collage

This collage work example was done by our student in the Art College Portfolio Prep program. A good example that shows the possibilities of how far and experimental you can go with your portfolio piece, this work assembles together various mediums, including drawings, found objects, magazine cut-outs, and photos. For a collage piece like this, […]

8 Things to Know before Applying to Animation

1. The Industry The first thing you need to do is to look into the animation industry. before deciding to pursue your career in animation. The worst thing that could happen is you spent all your hours and efforts preparing your animation portfolio to get into the program just to find out that it is […]

Polish your portfolio before admission season!

We are right in the middle of the admission season! Having a body of work as your portfolio is important, but also importantly, polishing your existing works to strengthen your presentation is also equally important. Depending on your deadlines, plan what you could do about your work, what is missing, and how you could improve […]

Art HS Portfolio Work Sample: Color Pencil Drawing

This work is by our past student who was preparing for specialized art high school admission! Similar to college admission criteria, specialized art high schools often have a set of elements that they look for in applicants. While we are constantly amazed by how talented young artists could be, please keep in mind that specialized […]

College Art Portfolio Work Example: Charcoal Drawing

This is a charcoal drawing done in our Art College Portfolio Prep program. A good example to show some foundation skills, a lot of college admission look for creativity, of course, but foundation skills as an important factor. When familiar as a medium, charcoal is a fast medium that can get your drawing process done […]