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Portfolio Preparation
Classes and workshops for students applying and auditioning for MDCPS Visual Art Magnet Programs, Advanced Placement (AP), and college admissions.
Magnet and Art Schools Our Portfolio Students Get Into
Since 1997, The Learning Tree has helped students gain acceptance to Miami-Dade’s visual art magnet programs, year after year.
- Southwood MS
- South Miami MS
- Mays Conservatory
- Miami Art Studio @ Zelda Glaser (MAS)
- New World School of the Arts
- Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH)
- Coral Reef Senior High
How the Portfolio Preparation Program Works
This mixed media class is for the more advanced student, and those who will apply and audition for MDCPS Art Magnet programs, alternative schools, colleges and universities. Students prepare a portfolio of their best pieces of artwork, representing a broad spectrum of media.
Creative Expression Across Art Mediums
Students unleash their imaginative potential through a variety of artistic mediums, communicating their unique perspectives and emotions.
Building a Complete Art Portfolio
Students curate a comprehensive portfolio that highlights their growth, skills, and versatility as artists.
Diverse Art Forms and Techniques
Exploring a wide range of techniques, styles, and mediums builds a rich and adaptable artistic foundation.
Art Media Covered in Portfolio Classes
- Pencil, pen, conte, and charcoal
- Pastels
- Watercolor and gouache
- Acrylic and oils
Weekly Portfolio Class Times
Weekly times
- Tuesday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
- Thursday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
- Saturday · 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Student Portfolio Pieces in Graphite, Watercolor and Clay
Portfolio Preparation Questions
It prepares students for MDCPS Visual Art Magnet Programs, AP and other advanced art programs, alternative art schools, colleges and universities.
Students have gained acceptance to schools such as Southwood MS, South Miami MS, Mays Conservatory, Miami Art Studio @ Zelda Glaser (MAS), New World School of the Arts, Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH) and Coral Reef Senior High.
The class is for students ages 10 and up: middle school, high school and college applicants.
Students work in pencil, pen, conte and charcoal, pastels, watercolor and gouache, and acrylic and oils, and prepare portfolio pieces across a broad spectrum of media.
See the weekly class schedule for current Advanced + Portfolio Prep times.
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