Portfolio Preparation Course for Diploma and Above

Portfolio Preparation Course (Process)

Art Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) Art Training & 1-to-1 Private Coaching

DSA, Diploma and above

ART COURSE - FOR YOUTHS/TEENS & ADULT

Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) for Diploma and Above

( All art materials provided | Full professional teacher guidance)

Looking to prepare your art portfolio to apply for Fine Art / Architectural / Graphic Design / Animation Art / Interior Design / Fashion Design / Art Teaching? Visual Arts Centre offers tailored guidance in the form of Art Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) and 1-to-1 Private Coaching, helping students with various aims get into the schools of their dreams, locally or overseas!

Art Portfolio for Diploma level and above requires specific contents that are unique to that specialisation and major. A portfolio made for Interior Design will definitely be different from one made for Animation! The art portfolio preparation process is not as simple as just putting together doodles and drawings that you have collected over the years. Each schools have their own criteria, portfolio artworks requirements and submission deadlines.

Art Portfolio for Diploma level and above requires specific contents that are unique to that specialisation and major.

Portrait Sketch by our student

Portrait Painting by our student

3D Model work by our Student aiming for Diploma in Fine Arts!

Plaster Cast Sketch by our student!

Portfolio Preparation Course for DSA (Secondary / JC)

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Visual Arts Centre’s Art Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) Approach

How are we preparing students with no foundation or little art background in building their visual arts portfolio?

VISUAL ARTS CENTRE Diploma or above Tertiary Level – ART PORTFOLIO COURSE (PROCESS) ART TRAININGS AND PRIVATE ART COACHING:

Each student have their forte and interests, Visual Arts Centre’s professional art teachers are experienced and are well- prepared to help each student prepare an art portfolio that is tailored to the major and courses they are aiming for. For this, a general foundation in various art mediums like Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting and Watercolour Painting are required, it helps to build up foundational techniques and knowledge such as observational skills, composition, tonal values, colour theory, colour blending skills, painting brushstrokes techniques and more.

We’ve collated art portfolio admission information from some of the top local and global art schools and broken them down into 3 key criteria:

Good Foundational Art Skills in Different Art Mediums
A Diverse Range of Skills That Showcases Your Unique Art Style and Capabilities
Clear Display of Logical Thinking and Development of Artwork

We’ve broken the painstaking journey of building an art portfolio into two parts:

Foundational Art Techniques and Training & Private Coaching session on Development & Review of Artworks

Interested in art portfolio building for SOTA/DSA ( Direct School Admission) instead? Head over here to find out more!

Overview of Art Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) Art Training & Private Art Coaching

The first part of the art portfolio preparation programme focuses on the building of foundational techniques and knowledge. This segment is tailored according to the progress and existing foundation of each student; if you have been academically trained before, we will begin learning from a more advanced curriculum! This segment aims to prepare the students with a solid foundation before moving on to work on their art portfolio works.

We aim to train our students to have a good foundation that would allow them to thrive in all sorts of artistic ventures in the future. Click here to book a timing with us to have a consultation and start off your art portfolio preparation (process) and private art coaching!

About our Art Portfolio Preparation Course (Process) Art Training & Private Art Coaching

( All art materials provided | Full professional teacher guidance | Flexible schedules )

Part 1
24 sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) $1428 + 1 session Private Art Coaching $300 at $1728

Part 2
48 sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) $2640 + 4 sessions Private Art Coaching $1000 at $3540

OR

72 sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) + 4 sessions Private Art Coaching at $4800

Part 1 : FOUNDATION ART SKILL, TECHNIQUES TRAINING SESSION- 24 Sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) Course & 1 Session Private Art Coaching

At Visual Arts Centre, our goal is to help students to build a strong foundation in visual arts. Students will acquire independence and competency in their individual artistic skills which they will undergo foundation Art Training at Visual Art Centre. And as time goes by, during the 24 sessions 3 mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process), long-term consistent art training helps instil strong basics of groundwork in the mediums offered such as watercolour painting, acrylic painting, oil painting and Drawing & sketching. With that, students are confident to take up a range of subject matter such as portraiture, still life, landscape, architectural and urban landscape which they are able to produce the required artworks as they develop higher proficiency in their artistic skillset during the art training sessions at Visual Arts Centre.

Our professionally trained instructors will enhance your kid’s artistic skills, ranging from the utmost basics of drawing and sketching to producing their own unique style of artworks over a period of time. These include:

Development of professional skills and techniques (e.g. drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting)
Enhancing observational skills in creating realistic works
Discovery of students’ own style and voice, inspirations and areas of interest
Developing students’ thought processes during the creation of their works to create their own unique creative works

By the end of 24 sessions foundational training on drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting, students will have the 1-to-1 private art coaching session with our professional art teacher to review on the completed artworks and get useful feedback on the art portfolio preparation progress.

This course package is suitable for students that are unsure whether they are still interested to prepare for their art portfolio course submission. Nevertheless, this art training will eventually help student to build strong art foundation and develop visual art as interest.

Sketch Demo by our Instructors

Part 2 : FOUNDATION ART SKILL, TECHNIQUES TRAINING SESSION- 48 Sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) Course & 4 Sessions Private Art Coaching

At Visual Arts Centre, our goal is to help students to build a strong foundation in visual arts. Students will acquire independence and competency in their individual artistic skills which they will undergo at least a year or more of foundation Art Training at Visual Art Centre. And as time goes by, during the 48 sessions 3 mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process), long-term consistent art training helps instil strong basics of groundwork in the mediums offered such as watercolour painting, acrylic painting, oil painting and Drawing & sketching. With that, students are confident to take up a range of subject matter such as portraiture, still life, landscape, and urban landscape which they are able to produce the required artworks as they develop higher proficiency in their artistic skillset during the years-long art training sessions at Visual Arts Centre.

Development of professional skills and techniques (e.g. drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting)
Enhancing observational skills in creating realistic works
Discovery of students’ own style and voice, inspirations and areas of interest
Developing students’ thought processes during the creation of their works to create their own unique creative works

By the end of 48 sessions foundational training on drawing and sketching, acrylic painting and watercolour painting, students will have the 4 sessions 1-to-1 private art coaching with our professional art teacher to review on the completed artworks and get useful feedback on the art portfolio preparation progress and future learning planning.

This course package is suitable for students that are interested to prepare for their art portfolio course submission. This art training will eventually help student to build strong art foundation and develop visual art as interest and most importantly create artworks to be included within portfolio requirements.

Visual Arts Centre empowers students through immersive training, fostering independence and competence in diverse artistic skills for a vibrant creative journey.

FOUNDATION ART SKILL, TECHNIQUES TRAINING SESSION- 72 Sessions 3 Mediums Art Immersion Foundation Training (Process) Course & 4 Session Private Art Coaching

Upon building a strong foundation, we will be moving on to the creating of your actual portfolio works. A general rule for portfolio preparation is that you should have both monochromatic and coloured works that showcases the skills and knowledge within the field you are interested in. We will work with various mediums such as Drawing and Sketching, Acrylic Painting and Watercolour Painting to achieve this. For those who are aiming for courses and majors like Fine Arts, Animation or Game Art, you would need to have anatomical studies and drawings in your portfolio as well! Visual Arts Centre offers life drawing classes suitable for that learning, with a class of either nude life or portrait every week (we’ve got you covered!)

You would need to work on your portfolio both in the studio and at home! Application for art schools and courses are very competitive, and to maximise your success rate, it required hard work!

Build a standout art portfolio with a mix of monochromatic and colored works, showcasing skills in various mediums for success.

Why would students are recommended to take up IDEAS CONCEPTUALISATION & CONSULTATION SESSION (Portfolio – Creative Private Class ) – 4 Sessions ?

Additionally, upon taking up the Foundation Art Training Course our students are capable to exhibit their strengths in various art subjects that require great technical skills and observational skills. With that, our studio continues to support our students in their creation of art that reflects their individuality and unique style.

Hence in the process of undergoing the year-long training, students can opt for the creative portfolio private class sessions. Where extra guidance and assistance will be given to our students in the private class setting to create a more effective and conducive learning environment for our students who are looking for focus coaching by the teachers at the studio. Students will be arranged on a 1 to 1 session of 2h 30 minutes whereby during the session, our professionally trained instructors with many years of experience in preparing students for portfolio preparation will enhance our student’s artistic skills, ranging from the utmost basics of drawing and sketching to producing their own unique style of artwork over a period of time.

Unleash your artistic voice and enhance skills through our Foundation Art Training, supplemented by personalized, focused portfolio coaching sessions.

After this focus coaching, constructive feedback is given by the teachers to further hone the art skills of our students which continues to benefit the art learning process of our students and helps them to be a step closer to achieving their art portfolio goals.

Our students will be expected to gain an artistic voice and cultivate competency in their art skills and creativity after undergoing the Foundation Art Training Course here at Visual Art Centre.

Students' Creative 3D Work using cardboard to create a sculpture of a Ship.

One of our students' Creative Composition Work based on COVID-19

Success Stories from our students!

Our student successfully applied for Temasek Polytechnic's Diploma in Apparel Design and Merchandising

Our student successfully applied for RMIT and LASALLE's Bachelor Degree in Animation

Our student successfully applied for Nanyang Polytechnic's Diploma in Common Design & Media Programme

Learning Objectives

In the Art Portfolio Preparation (Process) Course with Private Coaching session for Diploma and Above:

Suitable for students looking to apply for arts-related courses and majors for diploma level and above.
The course will be tailored to help each different specialisations achieve the portfolio required to secure a seat at their dream course/art universities!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which students are suitable to join us in this Foundation Art Training (DSA)?

Students who have a strong interest in arts and have been undergoing art classes will be suitable to join us for the year of Art training. As for your artwork to reach a level of maturity you will need a year or more of art training depending on the individual students’ art learning progression. Hence younger students (below 11 years old) will be encouraged to take at least a year or more years of art learning.

2. Will it be compulsory for me to attend the Creative Portfolio Private Sessions?

The Creative Portfolio Private Sessions will be recommended for students who require further guidance in their creative thought process and direction in preparation for the art portfolio. During the session, our teachers from Visual Arts Centre provide additional tips and professional guidance, especially for students who need clarification on the process of submission and interview section.

3. What is the Age Requirement to attend the Foundation Art Training Portfolio Course?

Children ages 9 and above are suitable to join the course with at least 2 – 3 years of art training will be recommended for the student to reach a certain level of readiness in producing good artwork when creating a portfolio.
P5 students keen on joining us for the Foundation Art Training will be advised accordingly depending on the timeline and art maturity attained at the point of registration at Visual Arts Centre.

4. How many artworks will I be able to produce during the sessions?

Students will be able to produce 10 – 15 artworks in various mediums such as Drawing & Sketching, Watercolour Painting and Acrylic Painting. Depending on individual learners, students will be looking to complete an art piece by the 3rd session from the first session they started the art piece. During the art training, our students will hone different art techniques and skills in various mediums which helps our students to create a strong portfolio with artworks that showcase his/her versatility in the pieces they embarked on.

5. Will I be advised to take up the Foundation Art Training for 1 year if I have some artwork and art learning?

Should there be a constraint on the timeline for the submission, you may arrange to take up the package that best fits you whereby we would suggest that you take up either our 24 sessions Art Immersion Course which you are looking to refine and hone specific art skills during the short span of time. After which, you may consider joining our Creative Portfolio Private Class which allows you to have a consultation with our teachers on your existing works.

6. What kind of medium will be required to learn to acquire a basic level of art, and why?

Drawing and sketching takes much practice and patience. When you sketch, you have to concentrate and focus on your work to produce the best outcome. This is especially so, when you are working on a life drawing and sketching piece. When sketching from life, you want to capture all the details of the object and the form in one sitting. Hence, while learning drawing and sketching, you will find yourself being able to focus and work on tasks for longer periods of time – therefore, allowing you to exercise your basic art skills at the same time.

7. How can we select the best artwork as portfolio submission?

You may opt in for an additional one-to-one private class with any of our professional teachers, who will be able to review all your works and provide suggestions on the works that will stand a better advantage for your portfolio submission.
In general, we recommend that the portfolio submission should showcase your strength in different areas and a strong grasp of various mediums (acrylic painting, drawing and sketching, watercolour, oil painting, pastel, etc.). It will also be advantageous if you can opt to show how you use the different mediums to work on differing subject matters (landscape paintings, collage, sculpturing, portraiture, etc.).

8. What kind of medium will be required to learn to acquire a basic level of art, and why?

9. How many observational works and creative works are required to be included in the portfolio submission?

There is no definitive number of observational or creative works required to form the portfolio submission as it is largely dependent on the requirements of your desired art school and course. Hence, we recommend that you check out what is required of the school and course before setting a realistic portfolio aim that we can work with you towards.
Nevertheless, we recommend to have a balanced portfolio submission that should include similar number of observational and creative works to enable the school and course selection committee’s understanding on your overall art proficiency level.

10. What can I look forward to achieving at the end of the 48 sessions?

Following the end of the 48 sessions we us, you can expect to have at least grasp a basic understanding of the various mediums you have been exposed to throughout the sessions. How different techniques can be applied to a certain specific medium will also be shared to enable an exploratory process of how the artwork can be further enhanced.

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Our Location

Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio

Address:

10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469

Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!

MacPherson Art Studio

Address:

AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105

Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!

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Registration & Fees

The art courses are available at both our Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio and MacPherson Art Studio, please choose your preferred location.

72 Sessions Foundation Training (3 Med Art Immersion) + 8 Sessions Portfolio Private Coaching

$5888