Portfolio Development and Mentoring with a Professor of Visual Arts
This is a one-on-one mentoring session for students who wish to apply to college to study in a visual arts-related field or for students who love art and would like to develop a consistent body of work. It isn’t necessary to have an existi
Nicole Maynard
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is in the form of students creating new artwork and refining existing artwork. It is up to the student to decide how much time to invest in making art and portfolio development, as this is a private mentoring session aimed at guiding a self-motivated learner.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This is a one-on-one mentoring session for students who wish to apply to college to study in a visual arts-related field or for students who love art and would like to develop a consistent body of work. This is open to intermediate and advanced students. It isn’t necessary to have an existing portfolio but students should have a few examples of their work on hand to discuss as a starting point. This is a conversation in which I listen to understand a student’s goals and I advise in terms of art-making materials and processes, concepts, and portfolio development. Students may wish to sign up for ongoing sessions, depending on their needs.
Learning Goals
Essential questions: What should be in a portfolio? What pieces best show my skills and interests?
Develop an understanding of what “personal voice” means in a portfolio
Expand the concepts behind a student’s work
Specific feedback regarding strengths and areas for growth, individualized attention
Help with skill-building, art techniques and processes
Composition, elements and principles of design
Presentation and sequence of images
Artist’s statement writing
Understand how your art relates to art history and contemporary art.
Verbalizing personal concepts and goals, “elevator pitch” creation and delivery
Analyze winning entries of the Scholastic Arts Competition
Learn about careers in the arts
Tips on photographing your portfolio
National Visual Arts Standards:
8th Grade: Va:Pr4.1.8a Develop and apply criteria for evaluating a collection of artwork for presentation.
High School
VA:Pr4.1.ia Analyze, select, and curate artworks for presentation and preservation.
VA:Pr4.1.iia Analyze, select, and critique personal artwork for a collection or portfolio presentation.
VA:Pr41.iiia Critique, justify, and present choices in the process of analyzing, selecting, curating, and presenting artwork for a specific exhibit or event.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students need to have some art experience, particularly drawing. It isn’t necessary to have an existing portfolio but students should have a few examples of their work on hand to discuss as a starting point.
Supply List
Supplies aren’t needed for the first session. After that, students should have basic drawing supplies such as pencil, erasers, and white drawing paper. Additional materials will depend on a student’s interests. Generally speaking, students should be keeping a sketchbook (multi-media is nice, 8 ½” x 11” is a good size).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Pennsylvania
My experience in mentoring students with regard to portfolio development is multifold:
Visiting critic at Design and Architecture Senior High School’s Portfolio Day (Miami, Florida)
Visiting Critic, High School Young Artists Initiative Program (Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Florida)
Thesis Research and Writing Professor and Advisor to MFA candidates (Miami International University of Art and Design, Florida)
Visiting Critic, New World School of the Arts (Miami, Florida)
Scholastic Visual Arts Awards Juror (Massachusetts)
Advisor to Senior Thesis students (Lafayette College, Pennsylvania)
Visiting Artist, Irondequoit High School (Rochester, New York)
High School AP Ceramics Art Teaching Practicum, (Massachusetts)Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$65
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
