COLLEGE ART SCHOOL PREP

 
 

PREPARING A PORTFOLIO FOR ART SCHOOL

HOW WE PREPARE

At Blue Merle Studio portfolio preparation focuses on developing unique bodies of work that exhibit college-level skill and problem-solving beyond school projects. It includes not only technical proficiency but an intellectual understanding of self-directed creativity that produces a personal language with distinct approaches that show drive, commitment and passion which is distinctly memorable.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

  • Interview to understand the student's goals and aspirations                                         

  • Evaluation of the student's current skill level, strengths, and areas for improvement.       

  • Definition of clear short- and long-term achievable goals.                                            

  • Integration of art history & theory into practical work and personal direction.

  • Discussion of target art schools and their specific requirements.

  • Guidance on submitting applications and meeting deadlines.

  • Assistance with writing personal statements and essays.

  • Construction of a strong and diverse portfolio that showcases the student's best work.                                                                                   

  • Preparation for Art School interviews.                                                                      

  • Follow-up tools and best practices session for college freshman.

 WHO WE ARE

Susan Krause holds an MFA from Yale University and has taught consistently on the college level from freshmen to graduate students for over 30 years. She was the Chair of sculpture for SCAD for over a decade and has held 100’s of diverse, engaging, career /portfolio building workshops, talks, critiques and demonstrations all over the world helping students succeed.

Her teaching range is broad from formal introductory principles and techniques in sculpture, drawing and design to graduate level art theory and practice. As well as annual personal development training for high school art educators.

With 25 years of experience as an Art School Professor and Department Chair, she has reviewed 1000 +  portfolios from both a creative and academic perspective in a variety of creative disciplines. Having refined application guidelines, assessed and reviewed portfolios, as well as evaluated candidates for scholarships and admissions at undergraduate and graduate levels, Susan understands what elevates a portfolio to higher standard and truly stands out.  

CALL US FOR INFORMATION AND A FREE CONSULTATION

(404) 457-9632