Are you ready to start on a new artistic journey? Your portfolio is your showcase. Follow these requirements and show us what you can create! Your portfolio will be a significant factor in gaining admission to the program.
Your portfolio should contain 7-10 examples of your original work in at least 3 mediums.
Create and photograph original work for your portfolio submission.
You can create a multiple-page PDF, or alternatively, use a hyperlink in a text document that can serve as the home for your portfolio images and descriptions.
We are interested in seeing work that is carried out both independently and within classroom assignments.
Give us variety. Curate your collection to show off different skills you have. Works should be recent (within the last 2 years).
Do not send hard copies of your portfolio.
Your Resume or CV
Letter of Intent (essay of max. 250 words or video)
What you want to gain from Fundamental Arts at Holland College?
What is your art journey so far?
What are your plans and goal for the future?
Demonstrate observational drawing skills (4 artworks)
We will be looking at proportion, perspective, value and composition. Show us evidence of expressive line work to suggest a range of detail, depth, and form. Use real-life examples, rather than from photographs.
Still life
Figure drawing of a human full figure (from head to toe)
Value study of an object such as cloth, paper, etc., (Convey details of shape and form through a range of contrast levels and expressive shading.)
Perspective drawing of a room or street
Demonstrate colour theory understanding (2 artworks)
Using paint, create an artwork that creates mood through colour.
Show evidence of colour theory by creating an example of contrast of warm/cold colours (digital or paint)
Personal Original Work (choose 2- 5 artworks, curate your best pieces)
Original character design
Traditional art; painting or sculpture
Mixed media
Digital media
Photography
Progress work, to show development of ideas
Presentation of Portfolio (checklist)
Have you followed the portfolio requirements?
Is your portfolio well organized and easy to access?
Are images, well-lit images or scans of your artwork?
Did you include descriptions of each piece?
You can upload your portfolio directly to MyDashboard. If the size of your portfolio exceeds our file limit, email your completed portfolio to the Admissions department admissions@hollandcollege.com. Use “Fundamental Arts Portfolio” as your subject line.
If you have any additional questions regarding the portfolio, please contact Fundamental Arts learning manager Kate Sharpley: kmsharpley@hollandcollege.com.