I finished school and have only basic drawing skills though i am willing to learn more in the next 7-8 months.What shall i include in my work and whats the best way to go abt it? any suggestions? thanx.
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I think it depends on whether you want to go into design (as you say) or fine arts or something else. I am an architecture student finishing my undergraduate degree, and I know for our portfolios it is always emphasized to include work that represents the entire *process* of a project, not just the final product. For architecture that could mean sketches, rough concept models, inspirational texts and images (although work that is not your own should rarely go in a portfolio, and if it does, it should be small and definitely cited), etc. Maybe there is some way you can expand this idea to your work? Just remember, you are applying to school, not a job, so your portfolio should reveal your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and potential. It should not be super polished and professional, as that would imply that you are done with your education. Professors are somewhat arrogant and relish the opportunity to work with less experienced students on whom they can have more influence. :) Also, don't worry about your portfolio being too short. No one wants to look through a huge book of mediocre work, so just include your best, and play with the density of your images so that it is an appropriate length (I would say minimum 6 pages). Don't forget to include explanatory text that mentions the date and media of the piece. Good luck!
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I ran into your same problem when I left HS, as mine never bothered to tell me that I'd need a portfolio, and also put me into more computer classes than art classes (I'm a graphic design major). If it helps, many small colleges don't require a portfolio. The ones that do tend to be VERY competitive. If you absolutely CANNOT get into your dream school without a portfolio, what I'm going to reccomend is to first go into a school that doesn't require one, build up your portfolio there, and then transfer.
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