Our Summer 6 Week Intensive Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course is tailored for individuals seeking to maximise their summer break with a vigorous course structure in a condensed timeframe. Held Monday through Thursday, this intensive program compresses our standard curriculum into 6 focused weeks, ensuring maximum skill developments and impact.
This opportunity serves as an ideal platform for sixth-form students wanting to proactively make a start on their portfolios ahead of upcoming autumn school exams. Likewise, career-change individuals can utilise this period to explore and refine their artistic potential, facilitating a seamless transition into a new professional path. Additionally, gap year students can seize this chance to kickstart their portfolio preparation, ensuring they are well-prepared before embarking don’t ravles or engaging on work experiences.
For students available for a shorter period of time, we highly recommend the alternative Summer 3 Week Intensive Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course.
Full attendance and diligent follow-up work between sessions are essential to fully leverage the benefits of this immersive program. Join us this summer ane take your art & design portfolio to the next level!
Small group sizes with full attendance should lead to success for committed students!
At London Art Portfolio, we provide a variety of learning options to meet diverse needs and circumstances. Our in-person studio Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Courses offer hands-on teaching.
Alternatively, our interactive Online Portfolio Preparation Courses provide flexibility and accessibility along with personalised guidance. For those interested in a combination of both, our Hybrid approach seamlessly blends in-person and online learning, accommodating different lifestyles and preferences.
Whether you are a beginner, transitioning to a new career, or an experienced professional, our courses cater to all skill levels. Our tutors, all practising artists and designers, ensure each student receives tailored support throughout their learning journey.
Full attendance is required, regardless of the chosen mode of learning, as we believe dedication yields the greatest rewards.
Studying at London Art Portfolio presents a unique opportunity to improve both English language skills and art-specific vocabulary, enhancing artistic expression and communication abilities simultaneously.
Days: Monday – Thursday
Tuition: 10 am-12.30 pm and 1.30pm-4pm (5 hours tuition per day)
Lunch: 12.30 pm–1.30pm
Week 1: Summer Intensive Introduction to Portfolio Project One + Museum and Art Gallery Visit. Sketching & Photography Research for Project Idea Development
Week 2: Summer Intensive Collage for Fine Art & Design + Model Making & Folded Paper Techniques. Extend Ideas into Collage and 3D, perfect for all areas of Art & Design, Fashion Design, Theatre & Prop Design, Architecture, Product Design & Sculpture.
Week 3: Summer Intensive Introduction to Adobe Photoshop + Portfolio Preparation & Final Overview. Review and extend ideas from weeks 1-2, complete artwork, place into the portfolio, add titles and receive career advice.
Week 4: Summer Advanced Portfolio Project Two + Museum and Art Gallery Research. Sketching & Photography Research for Project Idea Development.
Week 5: Summer Advanced Collage for Fine Art & Design + Model Making & Folded Paper Techniques. Extend Ideas into Collage and 3D, perfect for all areas of Art & Design, Fashion Design, Theatre & Prop Design, Architecture, Product Design & Sculpture.
Week 6: Summer Advanced Adobe Photoshop + Portfolio Preparation & Final Overview. Review and extend ideas from weeks 1-5, complete artwork, place into the portfolio, add titles and receive career advice.
LAP uses Zoom. Please have PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, or the Google Suite already set up on your computer, with plenty of space available plus an external drive or USB.
It is essential that your independent follow up study continues, whether your studies are online or onsite. Full attendance is expected.
The 6 Week Summer Portfolio Course will maximise the wonders of the fantastic London Museums and contemporary art galleries it offers. Students will be introduced to a range of materials, processes, and techniques, as well as fundamental drawing and start-up design skills. Much emphasis is placed on idea development and concept building. You will be given professional support throughout this process, leading to selecting some ideas to develop further into a few final outcomes. It is ideal for beginners and more advanced clients.
The London Art Portfolio Preparation courses are a fantastic way to meet new people in the creative arts. You will also extend your Critical and Contextual Studies knowledge, learning more about historical and contemporary artists and designers.
Many students choose to enhance their summer course experience by supplementing it with bespoke One-on-one tutorial support. This offers an exceptional chance to address every aspect of your Foundation, UCAS Degree, or Master’s application process with careful attention to detail. Similarly. this tailored assistance is a great way to build personal confidence and clarity while building a successful portfolio. This service caters to students of all levels, including secondary school pupils n need of guidance, degree students requiring extra support, or career changers transitioning into specialist creative fields.
For committed students, this additional support can pave the way for obtaining a reference from London Art Portfolio. This reference carries significant weight for applications to Foundation programs, UCAS Undergraduate courses, and even Masters programs.
Leveraging our vast network, we maintain strong connections with esteemed institutions such as the University of the Arts London, 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-on-one tutorials in advance is crucial for assistance with application statements and securing references.
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