Visiting Schools/Portfolios

[dollsneerpiece]

I've scheduled a visit to a school I'm considering applying to. They're letting me sit in on a class and giving me a tour. They also said to bring a portfolio, which I wasn't prepared for. I have an 11x17 Itoya portfolio that I've been using--is that too big? Should I go for something smaller, or does it matter? I don't know what the expectation is, and don't want to show up with a giant portfolio if it'll be seen as unusual.

[natatat]

11inx17in would be a perfect size to bring... 11ftx17ft might be too big   Anything that you can easily carry would be great! I'm sure most schools would also be fine with viewing your portfolio on a laptop or iPad

Edited July 29, 2013 by natatat

[dollsneerpiece]

Ha, thanks. Visiting Pratt today. They didn't say to bring a portfolio, but I've got the iPad with me anyway.

[natatat]

Good luck!!

[manohman]

goodluck! do tell us how it goes, i am so envious of the most of you, you guys get to visit these schools,im applying as an international student,so yea =p 

[dollsneerpiece]

Thanks, guys. It went pretty well, I think. I've been on the campus before, and love how it's a tree-filled art school bubble. Their photo and printmaking facilities were also pretty rad. 

 

As a career changer, though, I'm kind of feeling in over my head and kicking myself about everything, from my work (not being good enough), to how the hell to get all of my aspirations into a 500 word statement, to whether I'm asking the right questions at these visits and making myself stick out (of course, my name will do that for me either way), to how to prepare for the interviews, assuming they happen. It's all pretty crazymaking.