Workshops for all college applicants
National Portfolio Day
What you should know about National Portfolio Day (NPD):
What is NPD? NPD is a college fair for the visual arts where you can receive feedback from admissions representatives on your portfolio. About 50 colleges of art and design attend each NPD.
Why attend NPD? It is a great chance to get feedback on your work from experts in the field and who may decide your admissions. It is also an opportunity to learn more about specific schools and show interest in schools that you may not have a chance to visit.
Who should attend to NPD? Any high school student who is considering attending a BFA program and who has work they'd like reviewed should attend.
Where and when are the NPDs? In 2020 all NPD events have been moved to a virtual format. The schedule this year has been set by state and is listed on The National Portfolio Day website. Events begin on Saturday September 19th and end on Saturday December 5th.
Tips for Applying to College
Finding your best fit college and applying has a multitude of components and perhaps new terms if you haven’t done this before, and especially if you’re a creative student. This workshop explores the A-Z of applying to college including:
Careers for creatives in visual arts, performing arts and digital media
How to find your “best fit” colleges
The difference between a BFA and a BA, a College of Art and Design/Conservatory and a Traditional Liberal Arts College/University
Timelines for activities during the high school years and summers
What colleges look for in creative applicants: grades, scores, essays, portfolios, and auditions all matter.
How to write engaging and personal college essays
The application timeline from college visits to application submission to acceptance
Careers in the Arts
Next time you watch a performance focus on the number of creatives listed in the credits. Next time you visit your favorite coffee shop think about the creatives who created a space that you enjoy sitting in. These artists range from graphics designers to interior decorators and from lighting specialists to sound engineers. Many of them have degrees in the arts, some have degrees in allied fields. This workshop focuses on these careers, what your educational path looks like to achieve them and what it is like to be them.