When applying as an undergraduate to an art university, you are expected to present a portfolio of your artwork. For most potential students, portfolio preparation is a nerve-wracking task because they are plagued by the question of whether they are talented enough. What is important to realize when preparing your art portfolio is that you are not showing off your talent. Rather, you must convey your potential. An undergraduate art portfolio must consist of a variety of media and styles [...]
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If you are ready to take your career as an artist a step further by attending graduate school, then you first must narrow down your choices for MFA programs. Here are some of the aspects you should take into consideration when making your choice. Location, location, location! For most potential grad students, the location of the university is the most important aspect of the MFA program. In many ways, the location of the school is an extension of your learning [...]
When I first enrolled in an all-arts university, my chosen major was film and no one questioned my motives. My parents fostered dreams of their daughter becoming a famous director and possibly paying for their retirement community one day. Then, after two years of dissatisfaction in the program, I switched to the sculpture department. Suddenly, all of the support I had received was gone. After all, “artist” is practically synonymous with “starving.” Since my art university cost over $20,000 per [...]
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