At London Art Portfolio, our one-on-one tutors are dedicated to helping you excel in your physical portfolio preparation. We carefully identify areas for improvement and tailor a personalized tutorial program to meet your specific needs and requirements. Between sessions, you’ll receive detailed, bespoke feedback and a clear outline of your next steps.
Our one-on-one portfolio program can lead to various outcomes, including:
Your physical portfolio is a crucial part of the art school application process, and we’re here to support you every step of the way, from physical portfolio preparation to digital portfolio development. Our experienced tutors provide high-end skills and expertise to support various application and personal development levels, including GCSE, A-Levels, IB, foundation, UCAS, master’s programs, professional development, career changes, and personal growth.
Your physical portfolio should reflect your individuality and creative journey. We encourage you to express your personal interests and stretch your intellectual inquiry within your work. Our specialist art and design staff will guide you through drawing fundamentals, research methods, project development, and presentation techniques, fostering creativity and reflection.
Each one-on-one tutorial lasts at least two hours, during which you’ll receive personalized tasks tailored to your needs. We provide an ‘Independent Study’ outline for you to follow in your own time, ensuring a bespoke and flexible learning experience ideal for university applications.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, we offer flexible booking options to suit your schedule. Join us at London Art Portfolio, and let’s embark on your creative journey together!
We try to be flexible and offer a choice of pay-as-you-go or block booking. Beginners to advanced level are welcome.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
Small group sizes with full attendance should lead to success for committed students!
An instalment plan can be offered. Contact to discuss further.
As the demand for digital portfolios rises, it is crucial to recognise the planning and effort involved in creating a successful one. Digital portfolios often serve as the primary point of contact, highlighting the importance of being thoroughly prepared to create a lasting and impactful impression for your application and interviews.
Our Digital Portfolio One-One Tutorials cater to individuals seeking portfolios for university applications, professional interviews, personal use, or presentations. Ideal for beginners with limited Adobe Photoshop and InDesign knowledge, these tutorials provide comprehensive support for creating a digital portfolio in all art and design fields, such as architecture, fashion design, and fine art.
You will swiftly gain fundamental skills in Adobe tools, techniques, and terminology, allowing you to create and edit digital images confidently. Our experienced tutors will also offer expert guidance in selecting artwork for presentation, ensuring visually impactful portfolios tailored to diverse university and company specifications.
At the end of your block of tutorials, you will gain the knowledge and skills on:
Students will need to bring their laptops with Adobe Photoshop installed (a 30-day trial is available). Prior to the course, organising images into titled folders on laptops and USB drives is recommended.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.Tailored One-One Tutorials for career changers represent a unique opportunity. Many of our students embarking on career transitions were once frustrated artists or designers who still cherish their passion for art from their school days. Our clientele spans diverse professions, including barristers, social workers, neuroscientists, medical professionals, psychiatrists, MBA graduates, engineers, and consultants originating from various corners of the globe. At LAP, we deeply appreciate the courage it takes to make such bold and courageous decisions.
For beginners, there’s no need to worry about lacking skills or creative ideas. At LAP, whether through our Portfolio Course or One-One Tutorials, we always begin with the foundational aspects of drawing, introduce materials and mediums, encourage personal creative exploration, and then guide you in developing your process further. Our bespoke program is meticulously tailored to meet your individual needs and aspirations. We honour the value of your past studies while introducing a plethora of new areas to stimulate visual ideas and creative thinking. This unique approach to learning, debating, observing, and creating empowers all our students to bolster their confidence and apply newfound skills and ideas to their areas of interest.
Our One-One delivery emphasises this personalised approach, offering flexibility to revisit concepts and delve deeper into specific areas and providing ample opportunities for students to ask questions freely during their sessions. Our tutors, comprised of highly experienced practising artists and designers, bring a wealth of knowledge, with some proficiency in multiple languages and boasting diverse academic backgrounds.
Many of our clients have either transitioned out of their previous careers or are currently working in conventional jobs with fixed schedules. We accommodate your availability and preferences, offering flexibility to work around your schedule and match you with a suitable tutor. Additionally, we provide options for online, onsite, and hybrid sessions, ensuring maximum flexibility to suit your needs. Since LAP started, we’ve also been working with international students, and therefore understand the importance of giving as many options as we can to allow for accessibility for everyone.
Our One-on-One Tutorials for 11-15-year-olds offer a chance to explore art and design interests with practising artists and designers as tutors. Students can delve into fashion, graphic design, textiles, fine art or architecture or explore how to enhance their drawing and painting skills.
Our personalised approach boosts confidence, perfect for excelling in GCSE exams or applying to art-focused schools. We offer support for physical and digital portfolio development, catering to school application requirements.
Students engage in creative thinking, debates, and hands-on exploration of art movements and materials. With global support and online sessions available, our tutorials suit diverse needs and aspirations, whether local or international.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
At London Art Portfolio, we understand that the UCAS process can be daunting and overwhelming, therefore, we offer UCAS One-One Tutorials, where our tutors with years of experience as practising artists, designers, and educators, will guide you through the process and help you reach your goals.
Our UCAS One-One Tutorials encompass:
Please book in advance to allow ample time for us to support you before the application deadline. The UCAS application deadline for Autumn courses is the 29th of January 2025, though certain art and design courses accept entries until Spring to accommodate portfolio competition.
Application for Oxford (Ruskin School of Art) or Cambridge (Architecture and History of Art) must be submitted even earlier, by the 15th of October of the preceding year.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
For students applying to most UK universities or colleges, you must go through UCAS (The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), which is an application process that is conducted online and entails a mandatory Personal Statement limited to 4,000 character including spaces. Deciding what to write and how to distinguish yourself from the many applicants can be challenging for many students, particularly for students who are not confident in their English language skills.
If your interests lie in art and design, London Art Portfolio offers support in crafting a successful personal statement. We also offer support for international, Master’s, and career change applications. Our team of experienced tutors can advise on your best choices of universities and colleges and what courses may suit you.
Please note that we do not create your personal statement from scratch of complete your application entirely. This approach is unethical and also counterproductive in the long-run. The initial personal statement draft must come from you. Upon receiving the first draft, we will begin to overview, edit and advise as we go along.
Your personal statement is perhaps the most important section of all, as it is the first point of contact in university applications, and determines whether or not your portfolio will be looked at all. So book now to make a start on perfecting your personal statement, and get one step closer to your goal!
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
London Art Portfolio offers tailored One-On-One Tutorials to help students excel in school, university, or job application interviews. Our tutors, practising artists and designers provide personalized guidance to meet the specific criteria of each institution.
We cover various interview scenarios, including:
Drawing from real-world experience, our tutors offer insights and techniques to make a lasting impression. Students explore diverse topics and master presenting themselves effectively using specialized art and design terminology. We help develop coherent narratives and offer tips on creating a personable impression, emphasising authenticity and connection.
We highlight your unique qualities and aspirations, aligning them with your art and design knowledge. Our tailored tutorials ensure individual attention, empowering you to thrive in competitive academic and professional environments. Book now to embark on your unique creative journey and gain the confidence needed for success.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
With the rise in universities and companies requesting recorded video presentations as a step in the application process, London Art Portfolio now offers students a unique opportunity to excel in recorded video presentations, which is proven to be crucial in our current age. This video is a way to share more about yourself, your work, its processes, and your future goals. Our personalised One-on-One Tutorials are tailored to your individual needs, emphasising meeting the specific criteria of the universities or job role.
During sessions, we will help with the content, direction, and editing advice while ensuring you have a wide range of specialist art and design vocabulary to present yourself and your work effectively and confidently.
Our tutors, all experienced practising artists and designers, provide invaluable insights into the expectations of universities and hiring managers. With their expertise, students comprehensively understand what it takes to create a standout video presentation.
Our tutors will also share valuable tips and advice on making a personable impression from the start, emphasising the importance of authenticity and connection and guiding you on engaging your audience effectively and leaving a memorable impact. Through our recorded video preparation sessions, you will enhance your presentation skills and gain the confidence needed to succeed in competitive academic and professional environments.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
London Art Portfolio offers a unique opportunity for students of any level to join us, whether you are a beginner starting from scratch or an experienced designer looking to freshen up your skills and ideas.
At LAP, our dedicated tutors foster close relationships with students, guiding them through creative challenges and solutions across various art and design disciplines. This personalised approach ensures that each student receives tailored support, whilst making LAP the perfect referee for our students. Whether you are currently in education, transitioning beyond school, pr seeking internship references, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
Dedicated students at London Art Portfolio can book additional support to obtain a comprehensive reference from us. Such a reference carries significant weight for applications to Foundation programs, UCAS Undergraduate courses, or even Masters programs. Leveraging our vast network, we maintain strong connections with esteemed institutions such as the University of the Arts London, the University for the Creative Arts London, Goldsmiths, Brighton Art School, and numerous other renowned art and design education providers, both nationally and internationally.
Please be aware that booking One-One Tutorials in advance is crucial for assistance with application statements and securing references.
* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.
