The student’s portfolio is a strong determining factor to understanding the students level of competency. Students must follow the requirements precisely in order for the interview process to run smoothly, especially phone interviews.
Composing your portfolio for enrollment.
Your eligibility for acceptance The Kubert School will be determined by two major factors: your initial ability and your attitude. Your portfolio will assess your capability; this will determine the your level of competency. However, determination and commitment are also deciding factors.
The following should be observed in organizing and presenting your portfolio:
*Portfolios should consist of no more than twenty-five (25) and no less than fifteen (15) pieces of your artwork. Your choices should be the best and most representative examples of your artwork. No more than three pieces should be older than three years. The rest must be more current.
*Your original artwork should be no larger than 11" x 17". Larger pieces (and sculpture, ceramics, murals, furniture, clothing, etc.) can be displayed as photos, slides or on DVD. You do not have to show originals -good quality photocopies are acceptable.
*Variety of subject matter, format, technique and media are encouraged. The Joe Kubert School will consider examples of portraiture, life drawing, landscapes, still life’s, architectural plans, etc. We will also consider comic books, comic strips, gag cartoons, illustrations, ad layouts, storyboards, pencil tests, etc. Artwork done in pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, pastel, colored pencil, marker, oil paints, acrylic paint, airbrush, watercolor, gouache, etc. will be accepted.
*If you are seeking a telephone interview because of distances, we recommend that you attach to your portfolio a nametag. Print or type out your name, address and phone number on all artwork. We also request for any telephone interviews that you number each piece and include a sheet listing the various pieces by number and include a title, date of completion, media description, and subject description for each piece. Please include your name, address and phone number on this sheet, as well. The applicant must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and money order in with the portfolio.
The money order is to have the proper amount for return postage in order to have the portfolio returned. Personal checks will not be acceptable for this purpose. The Kubert School will not hold onto portfolios for more than 3 years after their initial submission. The school exercises all reasonable care in handling of portfolios, but assumes no liability for loss or damage to them.
