In order to develop my portfolio effectively I took the time to research various colleges and their requirements. Performing this step was is crucial; it is the main process that will give me direction and orientation before constructing designs or potential products. Once I had a clear overview of these universities, I had a solid image of what I wanted to produce and how I was going to achieve my objectives.
Potential Colleges:
Parsons Requirements:
FIDM:
You may use images from magazines, websites, newspapers, postcards, or books about costume or the history of art.
PART THREE:
Attach a fabric swatch or yarn swatch to each illustration. The fabric and/or yarn swatch may come from many different sources, including your own resources, fabric stores, or vintage stores. Use your imagination.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Remember, a neat and professional presentation is always advantageous.
• For the Inspiration Page and six (6) individual fashion illustrations, use drawing paper that measures 8.5" x 11".
• We encourage you to color your sketches using the following: water color, markers, pastels, or color pencils.
Parsons Requirements:
- portfolio handed in through SlideRoom
- must include from 8-12 pieces
- drawings, photography, paintings, etc
- “ Parsons Challenge: Choose any theme or concept and interpret it in three original pieces. Support each piece of art with an essay of approximately 250 words. The series you create should convey a conceptual and creative response to the subject matter. All forms of media are acceptable—drawing, video, photography, sculpture, 3D work, collage, digital images. You can choose to work in a single medium or vary the media. The Parsons Challenge helps the Admission Committee understand how a prospective student develops ideas, creates a theme, visually communicates that theme, and defends the work in writing.”
- portfolio must include your strongest work, others are unnecessary
- portfolio could either be physical or online
- contains 10-20 pieces
- can include class or independent assignments/ work
- should show originality
FIDM:
- PART ONE:
You may use images from magazines, websites, newspapers, postcards, or books about costume or the history of art.
- PART TWO:
PART THREE:
Attach a fabric swatch or yarn swatch to each illustration. The fabric and/or yarn swatch may come from many different sources, including your own resources, fabric stores, or vintage stores. Use your imagination.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Remember, a neat and professional presentation is always advantageous.
• For the Inspiration Page and six (6) individual fashion illustrations, use drawing paper that measures 8.5" x 11".
• We encourage you to color your sketches using the following: water color, markers, pastels, or color pencils.