Karen,
A good portfolio would have a mixture of drawings
from observation and a mixture of paintings and designs.
Have your student limit the work to those of highest quality.
No more than eight pieces are sufficient. Self portraits
are always good to include. Of course photography, digital
art, and photos of sculpture are appropriate as well.
I would think an eight graders portfolio should stress
technical ability rather that creative pieces. But, I would
suggest you speak to someone at the performing arts high school
to see what they might be looking for.
Good Luck, Woody
Karen Carbutt wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> I'm new to this chat group and am always in need of like-minded people as I
> often feel isolated here as the art teacher for Pre-K's through Middle
> School. This is my first year with the addition of Middle School and
> although I love it, I am always being thrown requests to do additional
> things like auction, permanent installations and, "Could you paint something
> for my living room?" Anyway you all seem very helpful and I was wondering
> if anybody has any suggestions for portfolio development for an 8th grader
> who is applying to a performing arts high school. She asked for my help and
> I've never done one for a student. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
> Teachers!
> Karen
> Art teacher in PA
Karen, be careful not to reply the entire digest. Delete
all but the text that pretains to your question or comment.
Also, Jan Norman (from KC) is in PA now. If you happen to
know her, she is an expert on putting a portfolio together.
