Who should apply?
Our art portfolio classes, including comprehensive art portfolio building classes, are designed to help students develop a competitive art portfolio for college admissions. The Undergraduate Portfolio Prep program supports students preparing to apply to top art and design schools, as well as non-art majors who need a strong portfolio supplement to enhance their university applications and stand out as competitive candidates. This course is ideal for:
- High school students applying to art colleges
- College students planning to transfer to competitive art programs
No prior art experience required.
Why Choose This Program?
Students receive expert art school admission portfolio help and step-by-step guidance on how to build an art portfolio for college. You need a portfolio that demonstrates both technical skill and creative vision. Our Undergraduate Portfolio Prep provides personalized, one-on-one instruction and expert guidance to help students build a strong, focused portfolio that stands out in the admissions process. Each project is tailored to students’ individual goals, with mentorship that helps them create portfolios ready for competitive art program applications.
What Classes Look Like?
Students can choose from flexible class packages designed to fit their schedules and portfolio timelines. In our live online art classes and in-person art classes in NYC, students receive individualized instruction as they develop technical skills, explore new creative approaches, and complete portfolio-ready projects.
Each class is structured around portfolio preparation for college and art school admissions, with projects aligned to each student’s target schools and academic goals. Instructors rotate through the studio to provide one-on-one feedback and mentorship throughout each session. With fewer than six students per class, we maintain a focused, supportive learning environment where every student’s artistic development and portfolio progress are prioritized.
Personalised & TargetedGuidelines
We recognize and nurture each student's strengths, potential, and academic goals through structured portfolio preparation classes designed for college portfolio prep. Our drawing classes, painting classes, and art and design classes build essential technical skills and creative thinking across multiple disciplines. Students develop a strong artistic foundation while creating a polished, competitive portfolio that stands out in the college and art school admissions process.
Flexible Scheduling
Our courses are organized by the number of sessions, allowing students to schedule classes according to their availability. You can choose an online, on-site, or hybrid format depending on what works best for you.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors are experienced artists and designers with extensive backgrounds in art portfolio preparation for college admissions. With professional practice and advanced training at the MFA level, they provide expert guidance to help students develop competitive, school-aligned portfolios for top art and design colleges.
Course Duration
Our standard program runs for 6 weeks, and each class is 4 hours long. Students may adjust the course duration and schedule based on their availability. We offer the following course options:
- 6 classes within 6 weeks
- 12 classes within 6 weeks
- 18 classes within 6 weeks
Class Format
Each class is 4 hours and can be taken in person or online. Instructors provide personalized feedback throughout the session, guiding each student on their unique projects. We keep small class sizes with an average student- teacher ratio of 6:1, ensuring an optimal learning environment and effective portfolio development process.
