“I had no art training before. NYAS really helped take my portfolio to the next level.”
Gihye, previous Career Prep student
Art Portfolio Development // Career Prep
Art+Design Portfolio Development // Career Prep
Art Portfolio Development
Career Prep
A portfolio is a crucial element in art and design job applications. It showcases your skills, interests, and professional potential. A strong portfolio not only demonstrates technical ability but also reflects your unique identity, vision, and professionalism.
Our Career Portfolio Prep helps students create compelling and effective portfolios through focused and practical lessons, preparing you to be a strong candidate for real-world work experience.
We offer two tracks to suit your needs:
- College-level or Equivalent
- Graduate-level or Equivalent
Whichever track you choose, no prior art experience is necessary to join our class!
With our personalized, one-to-one instruction, students create standout portfolios that highlight the specific artistic and design skills needed for professional art and design jobs.
Our enrollment is open on a rolling basis. Join anytime you want!
Personalized & Targeted Guidelines
We recognize and nurture each student’s strengths, potential, and talent, empowering them to reach their artistic aspirations. Build a strong foundation in art and creative thinking, and develop a standout portfolio for the admissions process.
Flexible scheduling
Our course options are structured by the number of sessions, allowing students to schedule classes according to their availability.
Choose an online, on-site, or hybrid option that fits best for you.
Experienced Team
Our instructors are seasoned artists and designers with years of knowledge and experience in portfolio development and preparation, who offer pinpoint guidelines catered to your interest and intended schools.
Course Structure
Classes can be in-person, online, or hybrid.
Throughout the class, the instructor makes rounds to give personalized guidance to each student on their individual projects.
We maintain small class sizes with an average student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 to optimize the learning experience and portfolio development process.
College Level or Equivalent
Course Duration
Typically, our course is 6 weeks long, and each class is 4 hours long. However, you can customize your course duration and schedule based on your availability.
We offer the following course options:
- 6 classes within 6 weeks
- 12 classes within 6 weeks
- 18 classes within 6 weeks
- 4-week Intensive (up to 24 classes)
Master’s Level or Equivalent
Course Duration
Typically, our course is 12 weeks long, and each class is 4 hours long. However, you can customize your course duration and schedule based on your availability.
We offer the following course packages:
- 12 classes within 12 weeks
- 24 classes within 12 weeks
- 36 classes within 12 weeks
- Combo option 1:
24 classes + 12 private lesson hours within 12 weeks - Combo option2:
36 classes + 24 private lesson hours within 12 weeks
Student Work
Schedule & Tuition
| Session A (Eastern Time) | Session B (Eastern Time) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 3 PM | 4 PM – 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 2 PM | 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
* There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $35 for all packages.
| Package Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 6 classes within 6 weeks | $1,920 |
| 12 classes within 6 weeks | $3,745 |
| 18 classes within 6 weeks | $5,570 |
| 24 classes within 6 weeks | $5,500 |
| 4-week Intensive (up to 10 classes per week) | $5,800 |
* There is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $35 for all packages.
| Package Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 12 classes within 12 weeks | $1,920 |
| 24 classes within 12 weeks | $3,745 |
| 36 classes within 12 weeks | $5,570 |
| Bundle option 1: 24 classes + 12 private lesson hours within 12 weeks | $5,500 |
| Bundle option 2: 36 classes + 24 private lesson hours within 12 weeks | $9,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
➔ How long does it take to finish a project?
The time it takes to finish a portfolio depends on the student’s experience and pace. On average, a drawing project takes around 4-6 classes, while a painting, mixed media, or installation project typically requires at least 6 classes.
We make sure each project is substantial enough to include in your portfolio, but we always recommend planning ahead if you are building a whole portfolio.
If you are not sure which class option is best for you, don’t hesitate to talk to an advisor!
➔ Do you provide art supplies?
Our school does NOT provide art supplies, and students are responsible for their own supplies. This is because we offer a personalized project plan for each student, which includes a unique list of supplies based on their individual needs.
Our Admissions can assist with purchasing art supplies and recommend specific brands and materials upon registration.