Advanced + Portfolio Prep

Develop and prepare your portfolio for school auditions and submissions.
Teen sketching a still life in a bright studio with an easel and studio lights

About this class

This 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 artwork across a broad spectrum of media.

Since 1997, The Learning Tree has helped many students gain acceptance into schools such as Southwood MS, South Miami MS, Miami Art Studio @ Zelda Glaser, New World School of the Arts, DASH, and Coral Reef Senior High.

Materials they’ll explore

  • Pencil, pen, conte, and charcoal
  • Pastels
  • Watercolor and gouache
  • Acrylic and oils

At a glance

Weekly times

  • Tuesday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
  • Thursday · 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
  • Saturday · 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Made in this class

Framed graphite portrait drawing of a young man
Ink architectural perspective drawing of a modern house with palm trees
Framed oil painting still life of fruit and a vase
Charcoal figure drawing studies on paper

Questions parents ask

Who is the portfolio preparation class for?

Advanced students, and students who will apply and audition for MDCPS Art Magnet programs, alternative schools, colleges and universities.

What art will my teen work on?

Students prepare a portfolio of their best artwork across a broad spectrum of media: pencil, pen, conte and charcoal; pastels; watercolor and gouache; and acrylic and oils.

What age is the class, and when does it meet?

The class is for middle school, high school and college students. Days and times are on the class schedule.

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