In this hands-on studio course, students will develop new works of art to enhance their portfolios for upcoming college applications and select, revise, and edit their existing works. Through dynamic workshops and one-on-one meetings with SAIC faculty and admissions staff, students will discover the most effective way to document and organize their work and represent their unique points of view as artists to the colleges of their choice. This course also emphasizes studio time and faculty support in creating final projects to enhance students' overall portfolio presentation. Additional resources, such as artist presentations and visits to the Art Institute of Chicago and other cultural institutions, supplement the course curriculum.
No class on November 28
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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| Class meeting time | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Saturday |
| Building and room | 280 Building Room 127 |
| Course number | 2338 |
| Course instructor | Benjamin Melmead Pearson |