COLLEGE PORTFOLIO PREP. - GRAPHIC DESIGN [Summer 2025 / Manhattan]

Ashcan’s Portfolio Preparation program helps students develop a unique and coherent body of work that is essential to the pursuit of higher studies. Students get personal attention from instructors to focus on personal projects and creative thinking. Here they will learn how to develop their ideas in the design communication process including conceptualization, creative processes, typography, and technology. Students will gain skills in digital Illustration, with the help of programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to create high-quality art portfolios.

COURSE OUTLINE
• In-person learning
• Session-based enrollment *
• Multiple-enrollment available **
• for grade 11, 12, and up
• 4-hour long class
• 8 classes / 8 weeks (1 session)
• 8 students max. per instructor

TUITION & FEES
• $1,320 tuition per session
• NO material fee required for this course

AVAILABLE WORKS
• Graphic Design
• Identity Design
• Typography Design
• Interactive Design

TERM CALENDAR
• SUMMER 2025: Mon, Jun 30 - Sat, Aug 23, 2025
- Independence Day Break: Fri, Jul 4, 2025

BELL SCHEDULE ***
• MON - SAT
- Period 1: 10 am - 2 pm
- Period 2: 3 pm - 7 pm

SCHEDULED SESSION
• Session 1: Mon, Jun 30 - Sat, Aug 23, 2025

SCHEDULED CLASS DAY & PERIOD ****
1. Thu, Period 1
2. Thu, Period 2
3. Fri, period 1
4. Fri, period 2

* The course begins and ends on the specific session schedules. You can still enroll in the course in progress when it remains open - please see the availability from the dropdown list.
** It may not be available depending on the course schedule - please see the availability from the dropdown list.
*** Some courses have slightly different bell schedules and they can be found in the class schedule.
**** Makeup classes are possible to students with excused absences ONLY when the class schedule of the enrolled course is available before the next term begins. (NO makeup classes can be rolled over into the next term.)

• General Portfolio:
  Most art colleges require a portfolio with drawing, painting, and mixed media. Out of 20 pieces, 10 to 15 should be general works. This course helps build a strong, diverse portfolio showcasing fundamental skills and creativity while aligning with their intended major.

• Design, Digital Art, Sculpture, Figure Drawing Portfolio:
  Showcase a student's passion and talent in their intended field of study. These portfolios are major-focused, with 5 to 10 out of 20 submitted pieces specifically dedicated to their chosen discipline.

• Choosing Courses Based on Portfolio Needs:
  In one course, students typically complete one artwork. However, depending on the size or complexity of the project, students may create more pieces or require additional time. If you are considering taking multiple courses, you can add courses based on the number of artworks needed for your portfolio.