Graduate Art Portfolio Prep NYC | F-1 Visa Art Program

Our Core Portfolio Prep track is designed for students who wish to build a professional art portfolio for college design portfolio and receive art portfolio preparation guidance aligned with specific academic or career goals. Whether you're preparing an art college admissions portfolio or advancing through art and design programs, we offer tailored options for each level.

The track offers two course levels: Undergraduate Level and Graduate Level. Please see the details below on this page.

All instruction is personalized and conducted one-on-onethrough portfolio prep classes. Receive individualized feedback and support from our instructors, who are active artists and designers with degrees from prestigious colleges and universities. Each class is designed to guide you through projects that are specifically aligned with your target schools and programs.

With our directions, students build strong portfolios that are sought after art schools for international students and leading art and design school NYC, such as RISD, MICA, SCAD, Pratt Institute, SVA, Parsons School of Design (The New School), and more.

No prior art experience is required to join, but students should have an intention and interest in developing their portfolio for higher education or career advancement.

We accept students year-round based on our International student art programs and art portfolio preparation calendar. .

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 art school admission portfolio.

Flexible Scheduling

Students are welcome to customize their schedules based on attendance requirements.

Experienced Team

Our instructors are seasoned artists and designers with years of knowledge and experience in portfolio development programs and preparation, who offer pinpoint guidelines catered to your interest and intended schools.

Classes are conducted in-person at our school location in Midtown Manhattan.

*Graduate Level students are required to complete additional studio hours, fulfilled through up to six Private Lessons per quarter.

Benefits

Small class sizes with an average student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 to optimize the learning experience and portfolio development process
Customizable class schedule based on your availability.

Undergraduate Level

This level is for students preparing a portfolio for undergraduate art school applications or other programs that require a portfolio at the undergraduate level.

The focus is on building a well-rounded portfolio that encompasses foundational skills and creative exploration, which are the essential aspects that Bachelor’s degree programs look for.

Graduate Level

This level is tailored for students preparing a portfolio for admission to graduate-level (Master’s) art or design programs.

Emphasis is on refining your artistic vision and creating a polished, professional art portfolio that can stand out to the committees of competitive graduate schools.

Select 5 sessions per week from the options provided below.

	Session A (Eastern Time)	Session B (Eastern Time)
Monday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	2:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Select 4 sessions per week from the options provided below.
Additionally, Graduate level students are required to complete additional studio hours, fulfilled through upto six Private lessons per quarter.

	Session A (Eastern Time)	Session B (Eastern Time)
Monday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM – 2:00 PM	2:30 AM – 3:30 PM

* The one-time, non-refundable Application Fee for International Student Portfolio Preparation Program is $150.

Quarter Option	Under graduate level tution	Graduate level tution
1 Quarter	$8,400	$8,650
2 Quarters	$16,750	$17,257
3 Quarters	$25,110	$25,864
4 Quarters	$33,470	$34,470

1-year program:

Quarter System: 12 weeks per quarter
Class Length: 4 hours per class
Schedule: 5 classes per week
Break: 1-week vacation after each quarter

3-year honor program:

Quarter System: 11 weeks per quarter
Class Length: 4 hours per class
Schedule: 5 classes per week
Break: 2-week vacation after each quarter

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Who is this program designed for?

This program is tailored for international student art program participants aiming to build a professional portfolio through an art portfolio program for academic or career advancement. It caters to various levels, including high school, undergraduate, and graduate applicants.

What skills will I develop?

Students will enhance their abilities in observational drawing, composition, color theory, concept development, and presentation techniques through drawing classes, all crucial for a compelling portfolio.

Do you assist in developing a cohesive theme or concept?

Absolutely. We guide students in shaping a cohesive direction that reflects their personal voice and aligns with their goals.

How are critiques conducted in this course?

Instructors provide regular feedback through both individual sessions and group settings, focusing on refining techniques and conceptual development.

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“To have instructors and classmates who understand and inspire each other until the finish line was so special.”

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