Portfolio Preparation
LAAD Portfolio Preparation
For students targeting international art and design universities, the portfolio is the most critical part of the application process.
LAAD provides high-level, one-to-one portfolio preparation tailored to the standards of institutions in the UK, USA, Germany, Italy, France, and beyond.
Study Components
A portfolio built to each university's criteria
University portfolio expectations are not identical. Each institution has specific criteria, standards, and presentation requirements. LAAD aligns each student's portfolio with the exact criteria of target universities.
International universities usually accept portfolio applications within annual cycles, typically in December and April. LAAD plans preparation according to these deadlines.
Scope - Target Departments
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture and Interior Design
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Animation and Cartoon
- Painting and related disciplines
Delivery
Recommended timeline: 9-12 months
The preparation period is personalised based on the applicant profile, target department, and the gap between current ability and required portfolio standard.
Weekday and weekend sessions are available online.
What preparation includes
- Charcoal drawing, sketching, perspective, and composition
- Observational and imaginative studies
- Colour, texture, figure, and fabric studies
- Project development and concept articulation
- Computer-aided design (CAD) and software studies
- Digital portfolio presentation and formatting
