Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Portfolio!!!!!

Next Monday I have to turn in a porfolio of my past work to UCSC as a requisite for acceptance into the art program. Scary! The slideshow is of the works I've compiled for evaluation. To view on a larger scale click one of the pictures. Any constructive criticism and feedback would be much appreciated if you have the time. Thank You!

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  1. Hi Megan,
    Image 2 seems a little dark, at least on my screen. The rest look lovely.

    I am wondering how you picked the order of the slideshow....it feels kinda jumpy and I think if it was re-ordered with a "storyline" of sorts, in media, color and/or subjects, it would flow. (The biker photo was particularly jarring when it appeared, yet it could be a great pacing image when put in the right place.) What is an enticing Intro image, what sequencing contains humor, pathos, etc? What is a Grand Finale image? A wink at the end?

    Are there guidelines for what UCSC wants to see? How many? Some of everything? More of what you think you will specialize in? I am just curious and want to be helpful.

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  2. Thanks Liz.
    My original grouping was done in terms of media. I was using the color blue as a segue from the 3D to the motorcycle picture, but I also felt like that didn't work all that well. I've reorganized again to follow a mental storyline with media grouping, I hope it works better.
    UCSC doesn't really give very clear guidelines in terms of what should be submitted. The only thing they do suggest is submitting work in the media that their studio programs focus on. eg. drawing, painting, photography, sculpture/3D, and printmaking.

    Thanks again for all the feedback.

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  3. YAy!!! This looks quite wonderful now and I sense a story in my emotional response as I watch. I love the bikers leading off; gets attention right away...and followed by the gravestones: well, I am in your hands now! Best, best, best luck with this. It is strong work. I'l be checking your blog to hear what happens!!! LIz

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