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Portfolio Preparation for Mature Students

Portfolio Preparation for Mature Students

Lasmin Ellis

This course is designed especially for mature students who are interested in applying for courses in art and design and need to prepare a portfolio to make an application at the appropriate level (e.g. for Further or Higher Education). Students on this course should already have a sense of purpose towards art and design. A key element of the couse is portfolio building, designed to help students to apply for specialist programmes upon completion of the course. Clearly defined projects will provide an opportunity for you to experience a wide variety of approaches and techniques. Project work is progressive and includes a Personal Project selected by the student. In addition, students are set and expected to carry out a different home assignment each week. You will be encouraged to discuss ideas and will learn how to identify your own lines of enquiry. Progression after the course may include application to a recognised Foundation Course or an Undergraduate Course. In some cases, if a student already has a 1st degree and shows ability, they may be able to apply for a postgraduate course of study.

Lasmin Ellis teaches on the Foundation Studies course at Central Saint Martins.

Alternative Dates and Times
Many of our courses are repeated throughout the year. If the above dates is not suitable for you, or there are no dates showing for this session, then please choose an alternative session.

Please bring with you to the first session:

  • 2 sheets of A1 Cartridge paper (120/130 gsm)
  • 2B pencils
  • Putty rubber

As the course progresses you will also need:

  • Approx 25 sheets A1 Cartridge paper (120/130 gsm)
  • 2B Pencils
  • Charcoal (medium, thick or scene painters)
  • Putty rubbers (2 large or 4 small)
  • One A3 sketchbook
  • Four hardback A4 sketchbooks
  • A6 or A5 hardback Sketchbook
  • Designers Gouache (Winsor and Newton) in the following colours: Spectrum Red, Spectrum Yellow, Ultramarine, Permanent White
  • Variety of Bristle Paint brushes - large, 1 flat, 1 round, 1 Filbert
  • Large Palette - this could be an old plate or cheap nonstick baking tin
  • Block Printing Ink - Water based: Black plus 1 primary colour
  • Ink Roller (4 inch)
  • Craft Knife (stanley, or similar)
  • Pritt stick
  • PVA glue (small)
  • Contact Adhesive (UHU or similar)
  • 25mm masking tape or drawing board clips or drawing pins
  • 1 sheet foam board (A2)
  • Steel ruler (500/600 mm)
  • 3 sheets tracing papers (A3)
  • A1 Portfolio that zips on 3 sides. DO NOT buy plastic sleeves.