PORTFOLIO PREP

Course number: 6026 - Level 6.0 Honors

6 periods – 1 credit

Grades: 11 &12

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite: Enrollees must have earned an “A” in Art 1 (6005).

In addition, the student must submit an Art 1 portfolio that consists of a self portrait, still life and acrylic painting by April 1.

This course is designed for students considering continuing their education in art or seeking employment in an art related field. Development of skills and knowledge in observational drawing and painting, with continued emphasis on high level design and composition skills is the focus of this course. Students receive instruction in the preparation of a professional portfolio. The course content incorporates projects which meet current guidelines for admission to art schools and art-related fields in industry.

PORTFOLIO PREP : 2022-2023 SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

Port Prep Summer Assignments 2022-23

PORTFOLIO PREP VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

STUDENT ARTWORK EXAMPLES FROM PORTFOLIO PREP:

COURSE OPTIONS AFTER PORTFOLIO PREP:

Course offerings for 11th grade Portfolio Prep students who want to continue studying art at NPHS:

    • AP Studio Art (6.5) - Drawing - Students must earn an A average in Portfolio Prep with portfolio submission and teacher recommendation.

    • AP Studio Art (6.5) - Design - Students must earn an A average in Portfolio Prep with portfolio submission and teacher recommendation.

Additional Art Courses without prerequisites:

    • AP Art History (6.5) - No prerequisites

    • Ceramics 1 (Minor 4.0) - No prerequisites

    • Computer Animation 1 (5.0) - No prerequisites

    • Design & Illustration (Minor - 4.0) - No prerequisites

    • Digital Photography 1 (5.0) - No prerequisites

    • Graphic Design (5.0) - No prerequisites

    • Sculpture (5.0) - No prerequisites