Portfolio Analysis

Digitally through the College Board web application.

Physical artwork mailed directly to College Board.

A restricted use of color palette to minimize distraction from other compositional elements.

The dynamic arrangement of lines and shapes that creates a visual flow or directional force.

An emphasis on symmetrical balance to give equal weight across all parts of an artwork.

A consistent pattern repeated throughout the artwork to maintain uniformity and stability.

Impersonal minimalistic designs devoid of emotional content reflecting a singular viewpoint of the artist.

Eclectic approaches that combine multiple media forms, blurring the boundaries between fine and applied arts.

Irony and satire to challenge prevailing concepts of originality and authenticity in artwork.

Multicultural influences leading to the fusion of techniques and materials from various traditions.

Utilizing fabrics traditionally associated with different genders in unconventional ways.

Implementing fabric strictly in manners ritually linked to gender norms.

Choosing heavy industrial textiles unrelated to gender discussions or stereotypes.

Using soft, flowy fabrics exclusively to create calm, soothing scenes.

Signature placement

Date of creation

Contrast

Artwork title

Crafting pottery using earthenware clay without any modern adaptations.

Assembling collages entirely from upcycled electronic parts without older artistic elements.

Utilizing recycled materials within a classic bronze casting process.

Employing LED lights to simulate natural lighting in landscape paintings.

Five physical artworks that best represent the artist’s skill set only.

Fifteen digital images that include works of art and process documentation.

Ten digital images representing ten different works of art only.

Twenty slides showcasing development over time without process documentation.

Randomly selecting materials and processes for each piece resulting in a disjointed and unrelated series of artworks.

Choosing to focus on one single medium and theme that limits opportunities for exploration and risk-taking.

Implementing evolutionary changes that connect each piece thematically whilst still pushing boundaries through experimentation.

Repeating a signature motif across all artworks without any deviation or evolutionary adjustment.

Depiction of transient effects of light and atmospheric conditions.

Application of gold leaf to indicate opulence and wealth over time.

Use of symmetrical balance to create a sense of permanence.

Inclusion of mythological figures to convey historical narratives.

Traditional oil glazing

Single-point perspective drawing

Acrylic block printing

Digital media layering