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11/07/2005 07:05:15 PM · #1 |
I'm going to the Kansas City Art Institute this Friday for a portfolio review, interview, and tour. So, at the moment, I'm spending as much time as possible preparing my portfolio.
KCAI recommends "a minimum of 15-20 pieces." My photography teacher wants me to have a 15 piece digital and 15 piece film(b&w) portfolio.
My first question is - is that too many photographs for review? My second is - my film portfolio is weaker than my digital - should I bring in fewer film photographs, and have 15 digitals, or should I keep an even number of digital and film?
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11/07/2005 08:21:05 PM · #2 |
Hi,
First of all... a portfolio is only as good as the worst photo.. that has been stressed to me over and over again...
Don't just throw something in to make the limit, make sure it is your top quality work.
Have someone else take a look at the work - someone objective - not your parents or your friends... someone who really knows photography... someone with fresh eyes. You could be extremely attached to a piece of work, and it could have a lot of meaning to you personally... which might make it better in your eyes, and portfolio worthy, but it might not be... that's why you need someone else to look.
If KCAI recommends a MINIMUM of 15-20 pieces... I guess that 30 pieces might not be too much... but I'm not sure... I think that would be ok.
If your film portfolio is weaker than your digital... by all means, bring in fewer film photos... they don't need to be even, just so long as you don't only bring in one or two film photos and 20 digital, which might look a bit odd.
Really cull down your portfolio to your BEST... if you have some that are very similar images... shot in very similar ways, it might be best to pick one of those to include, instead of being repetitive.
Take a look at what Kansas City Art students have put out... it might give you an idea of what they are looking for. Try to find some unique images, that show your skills as a photographer, images that have been taken in very different ways... not necessarily all perfect, follow the rules of photography images.
Overall have fun, present yourself nicely, be relaxed, smile - think of it like you are selling yourself as much as your photography/portfolio.
Good luck! Hope this helps!!
-Talya
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11/12/2005 12:18:53 AM · #3 |
| Just a little update, in case anyone cared... they said my portfolio was excellent, traditional enough but different enough that they loved it. They said that that, combined with my GPA and SAT scores make me a suitable candidate for Merit Scholarships. Now I just need to finish my application. |
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11/12/2005 12:54:16 AM · #4 |
| Outstanding! That's awesome. Congrats :-) |
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11/12/2005 02:47:21 AM · #5 |
| Great news, Zep! Does that mean you are "in" or do they still have to approve some other part of your application? |
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11/12/2005 12:49:22 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
Great news, Zep! Does that mean you are "in" or do they still have to approve some other part of your application? |
I still have to apply. They have a 7 part application process: application form (I need to send it in), Portfolio review (check), Permanent Portfolio (I need to burn a CD to send in with my app), Two Letters of Recommendation (in teachers' hands), Transcripts (I'll do Monday), Standardized Test Scores (I'll send in both SAT and ACT scores when I get my ACT scores sent to me), and Statement of Purpose (I'll work on tomorrow).
More or less, it means I'm in because the portfolio review and interview is about 90% of the entrance requirement. And even then, if I don't get some damn good scholarships, I can't afford to go.
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