What is the best way to design a portfolio for art to show array of art types for college?

I partly know that you can use a book and fill it full of photos of your work but the information that needs to be added with it is more of the problem. Does anyone know of sites that ask for a 'list' of items and information which is typical for an art %26amp; design portfolio?

What is the best way to design a portfolio for art to show array of art types for college?
It depends on the school. Most schools will have specific portfolio requirements as far as the method of presentation (slides vs. CD for example), but you can also usually find them at a National Portfolio Day and meet with representatives to have your work looked at in person. The schools may also have specific pieces they want to see. For example, last I knew, RISD required a bicycle drawing and Montserrat wanted two self-portraits. They'll also list the info they want to know about each piece, usually the title, date, and medium, sometimes a short description too. The best way to find all this information is to check with each school you're going to apply to and find out their requirements.





If you're looking for advice on what else to put in, your art teachers should be able to help you, or the representatives at a National Portfolio Day. Generally though, drawing from life (not photos), especially figure drawing is really good. Stay away from anime drawings unless that's specifically what you're going for (and even then, be sure to include basic drawing stuff). The point is to show them that you have a good foundation from which to build, not that you're already a pro at what you're doing, but if you're applying for a specific area, it doesn't hurt to include a heavier concentration in that area, especially if you're applying as a transfer student and not a foundation student.





Good luck!
Reply:Great question. First I would say instead of doing photo's of your work try to get it on a CD-rom. Most colleges will accept work in that manner. Make sure that the photo or CD is good. You want them looking at your work and not bad lighting. In terms of info about your work it typically looks like this





NAME OF WORK


Medium


Size


Year you made it





You should make a label and place it underneath the image. Remember to put your name on it as well. The info you need is quite similar to the labels you might see at a Gallery or musuem.
Reply:Each art school has their own requirements. CD is a great way but many schools want more than that. In my experience most schools no matter what area you are aiming for want to see a good level of drawing. Notebooks are a great way to illustrate your thinking methods (BUT BE SELECTIVE!!) If you are going to show drawings, or photos etc get an a1 size portfolio, which generally have space for notebooks. Mount everything properly onto large sheets or card. Presentation is everything. In an age where artists organise their own shows, marketing etc it is important to illustrate that you care enough about your work to present it well.





If you are thinking a cd is a better option, MAKE SURE the school accepts them. If the person assessing you doesn't have a computer right beside them they are not going to look at it. Sounds harsh but they have hundreds of applicants, only a small number of places, and only a few days to view them so any application that is in any way hassle to view, it won't be viewed








best of luck, be sure to check the requirements of the individual art schools
Reply:you can get a portfolio box from silverprint on-line. These are what uni students use and they are really smart. Always make sure your images are positioned in the same place on each page and the same size to allow easy viewing.





Put the title


The series the work is from (if there is one)


The year it was created


and if you are leaving it with other people you should always type your name on the back of each image so they can be kept together.





Hope this helps.
Reply:Great question. First I would say instead of doing photo's of your work try to get it on a CD-rom. Most colleges will accept work in that manner. Make sure that the photo or CD is good. You want them looking at your work and not bad lighting. In terms of info about your work it typically looks like this





NAME OF WORK


Medium


Size


Year you made it





You should make a label and place it underneath the image. Remember to put your name on it as well. The info you need is quite similar to the labels you might see at a Gallery or musuem.





Good luck