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Apr 9, 2020 · In this video we took a few pieces from an Art Portfolio by Ashcan student, Lauren who was accepted into the top art schools and university art programs, with scholarships. And we talk a little about what makes each piece outstanding.
- Michelle Carlos. Michelle Carlos’ whimsical style is clearly displayed in her vibrant website, showing her range of illustration abilities.
- Adrian Cox. Adrian Cox arranges his website by year and exhibition collection. Several of these pages have text discussing his work, one of the best examples on how to write up an art portfolio.
- Jessica Hardy. Jessica Hardy demonstrates her breadth of experience in her website. She’s a great example of how to put an art teaching portfolio together ahead of a job interview.
- Ricky Leung. Ricky Leung’s minimalist website helps to highlight his beautiful illustrations without any distractions.
We have compiled several art school portfolios here for you to see the broad range of ways you can approach your own portfolio! 2023 Guide to Art School Portfolios ↑
Dec 11, 2022 · Why does having an art portfolio matter? An art portfolio is a showcase of your body of work and shows your artistic skills, technical ability, and overall, what kind of artist you are. Below are some of the reasons why it's so important to have one. Reason #1: An art portfolio is a historical checklist of your work as an artist
- AP Art and Design Portfolio Requirements
- AP Art and Design Portfolio Scoring
- Top Tips For Creating An AP Art Portfolio
- Examples from Successful Portfolios
- Examples of Sustained Investigation
- Other Ideas For Sustained Investigation
- Examples of low-scoring Portfolios
The current version of the Advanced Placement (AP) Art and Design Portfolio consists of two sections: Sustained Investigation (60% of total score) and Selected Works (40% of total score). While the previous version required 24 artworks, the current one requires just 15. Until recently, there was a breadth section that demonstrated student range and...
The portfolio, which can be 2D, 3D, or drawing, is submitted digitally and scored from 5 (extremely well qualified) to 1 (no recommendation). A score of 4 is considered well qualified, a score of 3 is qualified, and a score of 2 is possibly qualified. Previous versions of the AP portfolio scoring had different ranges and went up to a high score of ...
Don’t be afraid to revisit artworks.Pay careful attention to composition.Don’t be afraid to abandon an artwork if it isn’t working.Refer to apstudents.collegeboard.org/art-designprogramfor the most up-to-date information.1. A Perfect 6
A perfect score on the AP Art Portfolio is very rare but not completely unattainable. Although difficult, student Ratthamnoon Prakitpong earned every possible point in the different sections of his drawing portfolio. Prakitpong gives loads of good advice while providing examples, including before-and-after examples of different artwork. He also recommends drawing inspiration from unexpected places. Learn more: AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio: Tips from a Student Who Gained 100%
2. A 3D Compilation
This video compilation shows a wide variety of finished 3D artworks but also includes photos showing Cyan D’Anjou’s process. D’Anjou said that most of the concentration section of her portfolio was developed during her final year of high school. In today’s portfolio, this would be akin to the Sustained Investigation portion.
3. A Strong Theme
Once student Alina Rhoadarmer chose childhood memories as the theme for her AP art portfolio, she was able to set out creating a wide variety of artworks that fit that topic. Rhoadarmer explained, “I was constantly developing and redeveloping my question and reinterpreting my topic to create new art pieces.” Learn more:2020-2021 AP Art Portfolio Showcase
9. Theme: Femininity and Masculinity Through the 20th Century
This Sustained Investigation is particularly effective since it not only explores gender but the expression of gender throughout different moments in the 20th century. Learn more: AP Art Studio
10. Theme: Negative and Positive Effects of Social Media on Self-Esteem
This artist explored the negative and positive consequences of social media on self-esteem. They used color to express positive effects while a lack of color clearly indicates the negative consequences. Learn more: AP Art Studio
11. Theme: Feeling Comfortable vs. Uncomfortable
Looking at artworks on a given theme is helpful, but having the artist explain their processes and ideas is even better. Artist Karina Singh does a wonderful job of explaining her use of composition and materials to explore her topic of being comfortable versus being uncomfortable. Her work shows a thorough exploration of a theme with ideas ranging from female sexuality, COVID, and family to environmental waste.
Abandonment of people and placesEvolution of illnessHuman influence on the environmentEffects of social mediaSeeing examples of high-scoring and well-flushed-out portfolios is helpful, but it can also be useful to see examples of what not to do. The AP College Board posts examples of low-scoring portfolios while including the rationale behind the scores. See below for some examples of portfolios that only scored a 1. 1. 2D Portfolio Example 1/AP Central/C...
Feb 5, 2021 · So in this video we put together some Ashcan Studio student artwork- examples of the excellent work top Art Schools & University Art Programs look for in an ideal potential student – and we talk about why.
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Discover the essential steps to craft an impressive art portfolio, whether you're a student preparing for art school admissions or a professional artist seeking to showcase your work. Explore our comprehensive guide and lesson plan to develop your artistic journey.
