Crafting Careers: Your Art Portfolio, Your Success!
For Students In Grade 7-12
Students will walk away from this workshop with…
- A compelling and diverse portfolio tailored to industry standards
- Strategies for showcasing unique skills and accomplishments effectively
- 1-2 completed artworks to be included in portfolio applications
- Techniques for organizing and presenting portfolio content for maximum impact
- Understanding the importance of visual presentation and design principles
- Receiving personalized feedback, critique, and guidance from experienced industry professionals
- Gaining confidence in presenting and discussing your portfolio during interviews or presentations
- 6 sessions:November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & December 7 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
$420 (All materials included)
Meet The Instructor
Andrew Presutto | BDes (Hons)
Andrew Presutto is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer who creates imagery for: personal and commercial branding; packaging; editorial articles; and young adult novels. He graduated from Sheridan college with honours where he studied illustration. He has since merged his artistic ambition with his passion for education by hosting illustration workshops in secondary schools, and is striving toward becoming a certified teacher as he completes his Bachelor of Education at York University. His goals as an arts educator is practise from a position that: inspires creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking; instills mutual respect through constructive criticism; and advocates for inclusivity and equity. Andrew’s illustrative style has been influenced by mid-century and contemporary artistry. He regularly juxtaposes graphic shapes with energetic textures and is passionate about bridging traditional and digital media. His work can be viewed at https://www.andrewpresutto.com/
