An impressive portfolio is essential for applying to any art/design college. In India, portfolio evaluation is an important criteria for student selection in the second round of the admission process after the written examination for all reputed colleges.
Indian Colleges like NID, NIFT, UID, Pearl, ISDI & more conduct portfolio rounds along with the interview.
NID as well as other private colleges prefer a portfolio after the result of the written entrance test. The latest trend in private colleges is to evaluate student’s portfolio on the same day of the written examination.
Post pandemic, most colleges are accepting portfolios in a Digital Format, which is submitted directly on their portal or through an email in ppt or pdf format.
NIFT is the only college that does not require a portfolio during the selection process.
Frequently asked questions:
When to start working on a portfolio?
Once you are set to explore the skills that you acquired over the years or days, you can start a serious set of art or design projects/pieces during your high school years. Generally 11th class is ideal to start your portfolio, but you are not too late if you have at least few months to complete it.
What exactly are College admission experts looking for?
In India generally, there is no specific portfolio requirement but you are evaluated on the basis of skill, ideation, imagination, exploration, etc.
How many pieces should I include in my portfolio?
We( Art Forte) would advise you to consider quality over quantity, so the selection team focuses on your strengths. Ideally, an assemblage of 10-15 pieces is ideal. But you are free to carry as many pieces, just keep in mind the time frame that the interviewer will have to go through your work is generally 5-10 minutes only. Make sure you choose the best and most interesting pieces.
You can call us for a free counseling session for your portfolio. We are always ready to help the design aspirants with their queries.
You can email us at artforte.india@gmail.com
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