Short course

Portfolio Preparation for Art College for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Course overview

Applying for Foundation or BA courses for Art College can be challenging, but this supportive short course will guide you in preparing yourself and your portfolio for the application process.

Regardless of your experience or ability, you'll be encouraged to create more work to enrich your portfolio. This course also offers tailored advice on portfolio content and presentation, valuable for applications for future studies.

This course is available on campus or online.

Who this course is for

Students aged 16 to 18 aiming for foundation or BA courses
Students who would like to try something new, fun and learn in an inspiring environment

Key information

Topics covered

Projects to build portfolios
Life model and still life setups
Different media
Optional one-to-tutorial (max. 30 mins)
Guided tour to art galleries
Drawing from an unclothed life model

Learning outcomes

Strengthen your art portfolio
Receive personal advice on portfolio content and presentation
Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
Experience art school teaching

For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

On campus

If possible, please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making work, and the outcomes.

Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.

Online

A4 or A3 sketchbook
Pencil and pen
Masking tape
Eraser
Glue stick
Multi-surface wipes
2B or 4B pencil
Charcoal (willow)
A basic set of watercolour paint
Fine paint brushes for ink and watercolour paintings
Scissors

Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.

Tutor

Renata Hegyi

Renata Hegyi is a graduate of Byam Shaw School of Art and Royal Academy Schools, and is now a practising artist and an associate lecturer. She won the St. James Award and Residency in 2003.

Her work has been shown in various curated exhibitions both in the UK and internationally, including the Guildhall Art Gallery, London; National Museum - The Four Dome Pavilion, WrocÅ‚aw; Konsthallen-Bohusläns Museum, Sweden; Hå Gamle Prestegard, Norway; Sadler's Wells, London; Gimpel Fils, London; Vienna Biennale; Hungarian Cultural Centre, London; Stephen Lawrence Gallery, London; Shine Gallery, London; Hirschl Contemporary Art, London; Armory Photography Art Fair 02, New York. Photographers Gallery, London.

Samiya Younis

Samiya Younis is an artist, researcher, curator and educator who lives and works in London. She is graduate from the Royal College of Art. Her art practice is interdisciplinary working in sculpture, painting, installation, photography, performance to name a few. She works with Community engagement groups, charities and women education organisations delivering workshops. Samiya has exhibited work in the UK and internationally. As well as teaching on short courses at Central St Martin's College of Art, portfolio preparation. Samiya mentors and prepares students for successful art university applications. Samiya has also taught students at Ruskin School of Art, UCA Farnham and Edinburgh School of Art in the Fine Art departments. She is a Lecturer on the UAL Diploma in Art, Design and Media and Fashion Applied General Diploma in Art and Design, City of Westminster College, Paddington and is a fellow of the Higher Education Institution.

Rochelle Fry

Rochelle Fry is an artist and educator who lives and works in London. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in London where she studied sculpture, she has exhibited her work in the UK and internationally. Rochelle is a long standing member of Five Years, an artist run gallery, she curates exhibitions and coordinates collaborative projects. Rochelle has 10 years extensive experience teaching short courses at CSM including drawing and portfolio preparation. She writes bespoke courses preparing and mentoring students for successful art university applications and also teaches drawing at the Civil Engineering Department, City University, London.