Portfolio Development

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Schedule

FALL 2020 (Virtual)

Registration for the Fall 2020 session of Portfolio Development is closed.

WINTER PORTFOLIO PREP WORKSHOP 2021 (Virtual)

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FALL & SPRING SESSIONS

For students in Grades 9-12, the Portfolio Development program offers insight into building a portfolio and the art school admissions process. These studios are meant to help students increase both the inventive and expressive portions of their artistic portfolio while focusing on observational skills and elements of design. A variety of courses are offered ranging from observational drawing to visual thinking. Students may participate in more than one course.

WINTER PORTFOLIO PREP WORKSHOP

This two-day course offers high school students (Grades 9-12) a unique opportunity to dive deeply into their creative process in the MassArt community of makers. Strengthen both observational drawing skills and cultivate a personal point of view. This studio gives students the platform to explore artistic ideas while developing strong fundamental elements essential for their portfolio. Composition, line, balance, pattern, space and movement are all elements that will be explored through both exercises and personal imagery. Students attend both days of the workshop.

VIRTUAL FORMAT

MassArt Youth Programs will be offered virtually in Fall 2020 and Winter 2021. To participate, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or smartphone with video/camera capabilities, and a reliable internet connection. 

Online studio offerings include:

• Live presentations from faculty and check-ins each class

• Time for creative art making, both independently and in class

• Break out sessions in small groups

• One-on-one and group critiques with faculty

• Online resources such as virtual museum tours, TED Talks, external demo videos, “visiting” artists, virtual collaborations, etc.

Every studio will utilize Zoom and Google Classroom. Zoom will be used for virtual meetings, and Google Classroom will be used to organize assignments and other class content. More information will be provided in your Orientation Packet.

PROGRAM INFORMATION AND COST

Winter Portfolio Prep Workshop Fee: $180 (Materials and supplies not included)

Registration 

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis. Submission of a registration form does not guarantee enrollment in a class. If you submit a registration form and your preferred classes are full, you will be placed on the waiting list and notified as soon as possible if a space becomes available.

Scholarships 

Scholarships are based on financial need and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to request a scholarship. To be considered, you will be asked to provide family financial information on the registration form (required).

Cancellation Policy

Full program cost, less the deposit, will be refunded if the request to drop is received in writing to the k12@massart.edu email one week prior to the start of the program. If the request to cancel is received after this date, you will be responsible for the balance due. MassArt reserves the right to cancel courses in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. You will receive a full refund in the event that a course is cancelled for this reason.

Contact: k12@massart.edu

Course DESCRIPTIONS

The following courses are offered during the Fall 2020 session. Participants may sign up for more than one class. 

Visual Thinking | Mondays, 4:30-7:30 PM
This studio gives students the platform to explore their artistic ideas while developing strong fundamental elements essential for one’s portfolio. Composition, line, balance, patterns, space and movement are all elements that will be explored through both exercises and personal imagery.