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Photographs of 4 to 8 pieces of original artwork that includes the following (for additional support with this portfolio, you may view these visual art portfolio resources
Piece 1: A self-portrait, using a graphite drawing pencil and paper done from observation (from observation means you draw yourself by looking in a mirror).
Piece 2: A still life of at least 3 items, using a graphite drawing pencil and paper done from observation (from observation means you draw objects placed before you on a surface in front of you).
Piece 3: A figure drawing, using a graphite drawing pencil and paper. You may pose a friend or a family member in front of you. Draw the human figure from observation (from observation means you draw a live person). If you do not have access to a friend or family member, see the tutorial on figure drawing on this visual arts portfolio resources
Make sure you draw the entire figure and fill the page: do not cut off parts of the head or feet.
Draw your figure with realistic proportions.
Try to use value or lines to draw the folds on the clothes.
Include any observed details and draw the facial features.
Include some background elements placing the figure in a simple setting to make sure your figure does not look like it is floating in space.
Pieces 4-7: Add 1 to 4 additional pieces to your portfolio. You may select pieces that were created using any material in any form. They may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. You may consider the following suggestions:
Re-design 5 characters from your favorite live action TV show or movie.
Create a poster design promoting an upcoming event or advertising a new product. Include imagery and text.
Create a book cover design of your favorite book: Include title and author.
Redesign a logo from one of your favorite companies.
Piece 8: If you are applying to Art and Design High School, submit this creative drawing based on the program to which you are applying. For applicants to the High School of Fashion Industries or Queens Technical High School, this is optional, but you are welcome to submit:
Animation: Fantastical Sandwich. Using pencil and paper, stage an interesting scene of a character eating a sandwich in 3 phases.
Ask yourself:
Who is my character and what are they like?
What type of sandwich is the character eating?
Why and where are they eating this sandwich?
Show us your wildest ideas. Be as creative as possible while pushing the story forward...and have fun with it!
Graphic Design: MTA Subway Poster Advertisement. A new restaurant opened in your neighborhood. You must design an NYC subway poster promoting their special sandwich...the most (fill in the blank) sandwich in NYC! Your design must include:
Image and brief description of the sandwich
Name of the restaurant
Name of the sandwich
Slogan for the sandwich stating why it is so special
Student Introduction
Select three pieces of artwork from your portfolio (Piece 1 and Piece 2 must be included). Upload a short video about the three uploaded pieces of original artwork. Discuss your choice of subject and materials, motivation, and influences. Your video should be no longer than three (3) minutes. If you are unable to create a video, you may upload a written explanation of up to 500 words (either is equally acceptable).
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