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portfolio tips and suggestions
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You're wanting to produce a portfolio in order to get into a university?
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Lots of art institutions ask for a portfolio when trying to get in. Maybe it´s not a profesional portfolio perse, but they do want to evaluate the artistic skills of the aspirant.Originally posted by mtmckinley
Hold on a sec...
You're wanting to produce a portfolio in order to get into a university?
I had to show three samples of artwork before being accepted at my university.
As per your portfolio ckyuk, I would actually get into a crash course drawing course, then create several samples of traditional artwork, as it is a general belief that someone who knows a bit these principles, will actually apply them when creating 3d artwork. By the way ... Always show your best stuff first!
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Yep, i wasn't expecting it either, but they want me to.Originally posted by mtmckinley
Hold on a sec...
You're wanting to produce a portfolio in order to get into a university?
As for traditional artwork i'm thinking of taking a national diploma in art this year.
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I'm thinking about Bournemouth myself
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Well, let´s say it this way .. someone who has a far better grasp of Math will get a better chance of entering an Engineering Career than someone who does not, don´t you think?Originally posted by HAL 9000
I dont understand. So what if you're completely new to art and suck at it...you cant get into an art college?
Same precept applies here mate. Common sense.
I mean, you might have a chance, but if someone does present a better portfolio than you, HE WILL HAVE A GO BEFORE YOU. That way the University has a far more advanced student capable of much more, thus enhancing the name and spirit of the institution when finally on the work field.
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Or perhaps with one of the cheaper or free software programmes. And 2D takes talent and practice (have neither myself!) not £7k.
I don't see why you wouldn't have to have a portfolio or evidence to get into any course - I had to have decent grades in certain things to read what I read at University, why would 3d be any different if the end product is a degree etc?
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I suggest spending a great deal of time developing foundation art skills. Strengthen your drawing abilities. Demonstrate an understanding of light and color through painting, photography, and/or 3D renderings. Don't worry so much about becoming proficient at any particular software package. In the end, it's the work that matters, not the tools.
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Regarding the need for portfolios in art school applications...
IMO, as a teacher and a professional artist, art schoosl are designed for those with prior experience, regardless of whether it is self-taught or through formal training. The whole point of going to art school is to further develop and polish your existing skills and/or talent and enhance them withh additional knowledge and training. Therefore, it is necessary to see portfolios of incoming students to see if they have the fundamental skills and potential to develop into better, professional artists. Portfolios are a lot like aptitude test scores. You need to have certain minimum requirements before you can be accepted into a university (at least in American universities). It's no different with art. You can't really have test scores for art, so that's where portfolios come into play.
If you're completely new to art (and suck at it), take a couple of basic drawing classes or practice a lot on your own. Develop the basic language to survive in the art field. If it's easier to learn software to develop the foundation skills, go for it. Bottom line is you need some sort of background to get into most art schools. For example, you wouldn't become a literature major and expect the department to teach you how to read. You need to know the basics before going in there. Same thing goes for art school.
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Ahh, a very thought out reply. I need to start making those. :pOriginally posted by dannyngan
... Regarding the need for portfolios in art school applications...
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Well, thats my plan, sound good?
Yeah, but no but yeah but no....
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I go to bournemouth and I'm doing the MSc computer animation. It's a great course here, i'm handing in my thesis and project in under a monthI'm thinking about Bournemouth myself
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my other option is Vancourver film school. I've seen ALOT of really nice stuff come outta there. They use XSI though
and its only a one year course.lastly, i was thinking about trying to get into nascad, a fine arts school, to become better at the traditional arts.
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