But these kids think they can put this
> together in no time. HELP!
This is going to be a very cynical attitude, but yes, they can throw
something together and get into an art school.
Art schools are very expensive and most are in financial distress. It's my
observation that they take almost anyone, no matter the quality of the
portfolio, knowing most will not make it through the foundation year. But,
they get those big bucks for the first year. I'm seeing now, former
reputable art schools, filling foundation classes with 30+ students (what a
ridiculous idea)
Meanwhile, we high school art teachers continue to support the idea that
quality work is necessary for acceptance. The only place quality work means
any thing is for scholarship.
Savannah doesn't even require a portfolio except for scholarship.
Colleges are a business just like any other. They look to weed out after
getting initial payments.
We try to knock ourselves out preparing students for portfolios. Yet I have
had mediocre students accepted to some of the best schools.... ????
It's all money you can go to any school you want to if you have the money
This distresses me.
Just as I think there are too many doctors and lawyers out there I also
think there are too many so-called artists out there filling my head
with mediocre, offensive crap.
So for those of you concerned with preparing your students for portfolio
requirements--- don't worry so much
seems to me a couple of observational drawings is all it takes, unless you
have the money
