The First Steps
Image: "Curated Art Zone in Bedroom", by student Miles H.
Let's get started!
It all starts with the intake meeting, and this is how you prepare for it.
It all starts with the intake meeting, and this is how you prepare for it.
The strongest portfolios for college admsisions showcase work that is personal and self-initiated. This means going beyond classroom assignments, and developing a body of work based on a student's interests, passions, and experiences. This is why my coaching process starts with an initial intake meeting designed to create visibility on your personal story.
What to expect during the intake...
During the first meeting, I ask my students to be prepared to talk about and/or show documentation of any and all work, no matter how “finished,” what stage it is in, and what medium.
This can be work from class assignments as well as work that is self-initiated. This can be works that are completed, partially completed, rough ideas in a sketchbook, audio sketches, scores, doodles on paper, collages, sewing projects, project outlines, a curated zone in a bedroom, storyboarding, projects using unconventional material, entrepreneurial projects, etc.
Students can include projects “in the world,” already initiated or in the planning phases. Work doesn't have to be what is considered “art” and can include any interests: a lecture series, an environmental cleanup event, a voter registration project, baking and cooking, thrifting, and more!
Images do not have to be perfect for this first meeting — cell phone pics will do. If in doubt, include it!
During the meeting, we'll start an inventory all existing and potential work. We will also establish a chart mapping out each college program’s requirements, deadlines, and technical specifications for completing all elements of the creative supplement and submitting the application.
I look forward to getting to know you and your work!
Linda Pollack