Art Portfolio Difficulty: Extra Questions i appreciate for advice?

From my last question, I do admit that i feel better from recieving the helpful hand of advices given from really helpful people that have experience or knowledge in this area.





Thank you. I appreciate any further help with my difficulty.





-Im not sure where to start as i know that the "theme" of a portfolio has to have something to do with the art course i want to apply for (Design: Visual Communication which includes...Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation..etc.)


Any pointers or advice?:S


Im really not sure what would deem appropriate.





-Using artwork from school is possible i have read from some responses, but im worried, what if my artwork in art class does not fit in or connect with the "theme" of my portfolio, it would not seem appropriate?





-I know that less than 6 months has been advised to be enough time for preparation, however im considering it on top of heavy schoolwork and an art class itself to work on :'(??





I sincerely appreciate any help provided, thnx

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Reply:The portfolio you will submit for admission to art school is going to be different than the one you will produce later, to get paying jobs in your chosen field. Art school is where you're going to learn the skills you need in order to create that second portfolio. If you have already decided for sure on a major, you can certainly include examples of how good you are at that, but your portfolio for art school should emphasize your native talent *more than* anything else, IMO. Many students change their major after the first year or so.





I suppose one step I may have left out of my first answer is that you should first decide WHICH art schools you are interested in, and get their catalogues and portfolio requirements ASAP. That way you'll know more of what to expect. Every school is different. You may have to apply to a certain department (in which case you SHOULD "tailor" your portfolio to that department), or you may have to apply for admission to a general freshman foundation program and specialize later. Some will want to see actual work, others will want only slides. Some may have an additional assignment unique to that school. When I applied to RISD, they wanted a certain number of slides (not terribly many, if I recall correctly), but they also wanted the student to produce three drawings of a certain size, in a specific medium, just for that portfolio. One was a shoe, one was a bicycle, and Lord I can't remember now what the third one was. But it was those drawings more than anything else that decided whether you were in or out.





Anyway, yes, unless you have the crappiest high school art department in the entire United States, there's no way you would not, at the senior level, get at least a few pieces for your portfolio. Particularly if you ask your instructor for help.





You can also look at your older work and decide how each piece could be made stronger with a little reworking.
Reply:my dear, art portfolios are a real bear to build, and they take time (sorry but this is my experience), the first one has alot of the school work in it and the next one will have some "real" projects in it...try like everything to get some freelance work for small companys for peanuts just to have something for the portfolio (this really sucks, but is worth it in the long run),


i've done a few and am building another and this one isn't so difficult...you learn the hurdles of your particular portfolio after the building of them experience is the best teacher...don't get discouraged and give up, if i can do it child, anyone can do it.


i've not only had to adapt to a digital format from 35mm. but there is the whole disk/flashdrive thing with computers that i've had to adapt to over the past 40 years...and that my dear has been a real kick in the pants.
Reply:Generally when applying to a program at a school, they are more interested in seeing the diversity of skills and mediums you have obtained. Style and a theme might not be the direction you want to go. Make sure you include drawings.


Good luck..
Reply:I have a portfolio that has a binder system and plastic sleeve pages. This way, I can change and rotate the work to the specifications of the job or commission I am interviewing for.





Since I paint, design, and do digital composition, imaging and restoration, this procedure works best for me.





The theme to me has always to compile my best work, like a greatest hits album recording. It shows my diversity, my skill, and my attention to detail in all I do.
Reply:Design skills are the same whether you're painting a landscape, rendering a portrait, designing a liquor ad or making a graphic novel. Not every piece of artwork in your portfolio needs to reflect a "theme" - your skill will be apparent no matter what subjects you have rendered.





My number one piece of advice - you need to relax and focus on showing off the skill you possess now, and remember you will be learning to hone those skills after you're accepted to the course!

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