Portfolio

[wafflesx]

I'm concidering ringling but keeping my options open, I hear that a portfolio is necessary to be concidered, I have looked at the portfolio requirements but I'm not sure what level my art should be at this stage in my life (16).
Any advice please>>

[Goog]

I really dont think it matters. I'm 16 too, but I've still got 2 more years of highschool left, and I know my art can grow ALOT if I keep my mind to it. . Because as you wont be submitting your portfolio for another two years, you don't have worry about your level of art yet. Just draw and paint or whatever alot and hone your skillz until its time. I'm not saying it would be a bad idea to start developing a portfolio, though.

[wafflesx]

Well thats what I am working on, a portfolio, I really need to get into ringling..

[Storyboard Dave]

If you're interested at Ringling, don't be afraid to fire off an email to them and ask exactly what it is they're looking for. It's not that uncommon of a question! While you're at it, ask them what format (digital, slides, actual artwork, etc.) would they prefer.

For a very brief description regarding the application process for most schools, take a look here...

http://www.aicad.org/applying.htm

Good luck!

[panchosimpson]

wafflesx, you can never really go wrong with strong life drawing skills, I don't know what you want to major in (my guess is animation or illustration), but again, it NEVER hurts to do life drawing. It'll be hard at first, but don't get discouraged, enroll in some classes in your area and never lose hope! I 'm a high school senior right now and I know that I really wish I had been doing more life drawing when I was 16. Hope this helps!

[Seedling]

Hey guys! If you are looking for a way to build up a college-admissions portfolio, try out the assignments in my "Concept Art 101" thread. The link is in my sig for you. :-)