Resources
Practical advice on preparing and presenting your work, whether or not you build a site with us.
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What to include in a college portfolio, and how many pieces
Choosing your strongest work, how many pieces, and presenting artwork and projects clearly.
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How to make a college application portfolio, step by step
From checking requirements to submitting: a step-by-step process and a realistic timeline.
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College portfolio examples: what they can look like and how to learn from them
Example structures by program type, where to find real examples, and how to read them.
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Do colleges require a portfolio? What U.S. applicants should know
Which U.S. undergraduate programs ask for a portfolio, when it's optional, and how to check.
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PDF portfolio vs website portfolio: which do you need for college applications?
What each format is good at, when to use which, and how to make them work together.
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How to submit a college portfolio: formats, platforms, and final checks
The ways programs collect portfolios, what to check in the instructions, and how to test before you submit.
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How to write an artist statement for a college portfolio
What a portfolio statement is, a simple structure, and how to keep it specific and honest.
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How to create an art portfolio for college
For studio art and fine art applicants: choosing work, showing process, and presenting it clearly.
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How to create a design portfolio for college
For graphic, product, and communication design applicants: case studies, process, and presentation.
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How to create an architecture portfolio for college
For architecture applicants: what to include, even without building projects, and how to lay it out.
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How to create a photography portfolio for college
For photography applicants: building a cohesive set, editing, sequencing, and captioning.
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How to create a film portfolio for college
For film and video applicants: what to submit, showing your role, and presenting video well.
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How to create an animation portfolio for college
Drawing, short exercises, characters, storyboards, and a tight reel for animation applicants.
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How to photograph your artwork with a phone
Light, setup, settings, and editing, for flat work and 3D pieces.