I want to disagree and agree with what Patricia said. I believe it's
actually becoming harder to get into some art schools and colleges because
of the rise in student population. I recently read an article about how
colleges are dealing with this surge of more applicants (the children of the
baby boomers). Some schools like my alma mater (ECU- go pirates) are almost
doubling their enrollment through internet courses, satellite courses, and
bigger campuses. Some are simply getting pickier. I know colleges that
were a breeze to get into 10 years ago when I was graduating are turning
awesome students away left and right.
I agree that the foundations programs at most of these art schools and
colleges are more packed than ever but I think it's because of the rise in
population not easier admission. I know I'm fairly new at helping students
prepare portfolios but I'm amazed at how many of my outstanding seniors get
turned down based on their portfolio when I thought it was the perfect
portfolio. I also think the tracing article that someone just posted
(http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/abc/20011205/ts/art_clues011204_1.html) is
really interesting in light of the "drawing from observation/ life" issue
we're talking about.
One of the things I told a senior in Art II who is preparing a portfolio is
that she should consider taking a workshop or two at our local art center to
supplement her portfolio. Most schools I've seen like to see some kind of
style emerge and that's something that doesn't normally come in the 2nd art
class.
Michelle
From: Patricia Knott <pknott@enter.net>
Reply-To: "ArtsEdNet Talk" <artsednet@lists.getty.edu>
To: "ArtsEdNet Talk" <artsednet@lists.getty.edu>
Subject: Re: Art School Portfolios
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:21:20 -0500
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
Patty
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