Artists and Art Schoolers in Design: Art Portfolio Content?

Hello...again





I would like to ask those people who are currently in Art Schools, either teaching or as a student or has past experience.





For your portfolio to apply into Art School for Design...What did you draw or produce?





Flowers?


People?





Did you do Still Lifes and Observational drawings to try and get in for Design?


What things did you draw?


or even themes?





Additionally, did you need to write sort entries about the pieces you have done, explaining your inspiration and etc.?





Id appreciate any examples of what you had done for the pieces in the portfolio u had submitted, that reached the success of being accepted into Art School.





Most of the questions are vital in my understanding to this procedure of applying, thanks..again

Artists and Art Schoolers in Design: Art Portfolio Content?
Most importantly, you should paint/draw what you know and what you like - the subject matter really has little relevance. As another answerer said, showing off your observational skills is a good idea, but that should be obvious in anything you do.





Your portfolio should show some diversity in different mediums, but retain a style that is distinctly yours - all the work should look like it was done by the same hand. School projects that show skill in design, composition, colour theory and/or excellence of technique would also be acceptable. Life drawing/portrait rendering, commercial or advertising projects, multi-media work - anything of good quality is a safe bet. Stay away from abstract and overly-emotional work if you're aiming for design school.





Make sure your work is clean, complete, comprehensible, and nicely presented. Submit good photos of large or 3-dimensional work. Written descriptions should be kept to a minimum - over-explaining can sometimes work against you.





Your interview is going to be short and sweet - make the most of it by showing confidence.
Reply:Part 1. It doesnt matter what you draw, its how you draw it. I would be looking for a natural flow of line quality, multiple value changes, etc..





Part 2. You should have some pieces that go beyond the elements and start to express a particular topic present a purpose for the work of art beyond just being beautiful.. otherwords.. A Design with a purpose such as redesigning the coke a cola can... (not the I suggest this one) or a new tennis shoe design (Reebok pays wel for shoe designers). etc.. put your skills to use..





Part 3. Don't include and explanitory writings unless they specifically ask for them. there usually is a entrance essay to judge your writing ability and to acess you reasons for wanting to go to art school.





There should be expamles all over any schools web site you are applying too.


Good luck.
Reply:The thing that happened to me, I scored well in all the art classes leading to College or Art School as it was back then. From grade one to grade 9, it was hoped that I would do architecture, it was finally thought best that I follow my dreams. My track record had already been made, winning competitions at local fairs, high art marks and low everything else. Finally I got into art school with, Math, English, English Expression and Art. If the same is as it was in my time, you would be expected to have shown potential during your early years. Usually portfolios don't happen until you're actually learning something, and shown how to put a folio together. Making one yourself can on help. Helpful instruction put a Matt around your art pieces and shrink wrap afterward, inexpensive and still looks good.
Reply:One of the main things art schools look for is OBSERVATION!!! that is my biggest tip! try to do things that are original too. flowers are overdone...people are done a lot too, but are never considered overdone. figure drawing is a great thing to be able to show in a sketch book. If you are able to show that you are adept at multiple medias and techniques, that's even better. If you are bringing a sketch book with you to a portfolio review, have sketches and notes showing that you've studied/ explored other artists. Show that you have new ideas, that you are skilled, and that you have a great interest in exploring new means of artistic expression.