College Portfolio Development for Teens (Weekly - 7 Weeks) with William Demaria

Jul 11- Aug 29 - (No class Aug 8)

Thursday 11 – 2pm - 7 weeks of class

Whether you are looking to apply to art school or not, a strong art portfolio will make you stand out from other applicants.

Colleges look for a mix of artwork that displays technical proficiency and explores issues and ideas that are important to the artist on a personal level. This class will help students develop their college art portfolios and prepare students for college level art critique so they will feel more comfortable talking about their artwork.

Class time will be tailored to individual students’ needs and interests. Critiques will be held as a group. 

Level: All Levels

Syllabus: For 7-week class

Students will develop their own personal projects.

Group Critiques will be held every 2 weeks.

age group: Teen 

number of participants: max 6

Mask optional

price: $378

Essential supplies Since students will focus on their own individual interests, this class has no essential supplies.

Recommended supplies:

Drawing Board: Useful for students interested in drawing

https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-sketch-pad-clip-board/

Lightweight Easel: Useful for students interested in drawing and painting.

https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-aluminum-tripod-travel-easel/

Recommended Pencils. 6 or 12 Set Recommended. 2b pencil essential if you only want to buy 1.

https://www.dickblick.com/products/staedtler-lumograph-drawing-sketching-pencils/

Pencil Sander

https://www.dickblick.com/products/richeson-sandpaper-pointer/

Soft Brush (3/8” Flat)

https://www.dickblick.com/products/utrecht-manglon-synthetic-brushes/

Powdered Graphite

https://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-graphite-powder/

Pens- Assortment of sizes recommended. 005 is essential.

https://www.dickblick.com/products/sakura-pigma-micron-pen/

Hot Pressed Paper- Recommended to go to an art store and pick out something in person. Paper should feel sturdy and have a texture you like.

I use these:

https://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-300-series-bristol-board-pads/