{"id":472,"date":"2017-11-30T19:04:57","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T19:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/art-and-design\/?page_id=472"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:06:48","slug":"portfolio-preparation-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/art-and-design\/admission\/portfolio-preparation-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Portfolio Preparation Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips and words of advice for preparing your portfolio for submission to 精品成人福利在线 University:<\/p>\n

Portfolio submissions for Visual Arts, Product Design and Fashion are encouraged, but not required.
\nCheck first if your degree requires a portfolio<\/em><\/p>\n

We recommend that you select examples of your work that best represent your approach to the visual arts. You will also be expected to present your work in a digital format as well as bring original works to a campus interview, where possible. In presenting your portfolio, please note that each work should be described with a title (even if “untitled”), medium and dimensions.
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What to Include in a Portfolio<\/div>
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Number of pieces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is a good idea to include 15 to 20 pieces of work in your portfolio. Less than 10 may not show enough diversity of ideas. More than 20 can become repetitive. Include only your strongest work instead of trying to show everything you’ve done. Your art teacher(s) can help you edit your portfolio if you’re not sure what to include.<\/p>\n

Color<\/h3>\n

Color can be represented in a variety of ways: in your drawings, paintings, and even in 3-D work. When looking over your portfolio, check to see that you have a variety of color projects examining different color relationships.<\/p>\n

Composition<\/h3>\n

The way you arrange shapes and forms on a page demonstrates your sense of composition. Even in realistic painting and photographs, the way you choose to crop an image and choose the view shows your compositional skills.<\/p>\n

Media<\/h3>\n

Your portfolio may consist of any combination of the following:<\/p>\n