Building a Portfolio on Your Gap Year - Tips from the Creative Pros

Are you looking to apply to an arts and design school but don’t know where or how to start? Does crafting your portfolio, writing your application or even networking with other creatives feel intimidating? 

Well, you are in luck! In today’s episode, we invited Danielle, an OCAD Alum and recruiter. She shares her journey pursuing art during highschool, throughout her gap year and in university. She highlights how she leveraged opportunities to connect with other creatives during this process. 

Most importantly, Danielle gives us the inside scoop on how to craft your portfolio and feel confident in your work when submitting your application! 

Topics Discussed

• Danielle’s gap year experience and how it played an instrumental role in helping her decide what to pursue in post-secondary.
• The importance of proactively finding opportunities to connect and network with other creatives and ways you can do this.
• How to curate an authentic art portfolio that best reflects you as a creative (and getting this reviewed on National Portfolio Day)! 
• The opportunity to get personal feedback and advice from Danielle through her FREE service, Virtual One-to-One Admissions Appointments. 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• dcoleman@ocadu.ca

• https://admissions.ocadu.ca/visit/portfolio-clinics

• Get support to light up your gap year! Book a free 30-min call: https://www.cangap.ca/call

 

Connect With The Canadian Gap Year Association

 

• Join “Gapper Connect” on Discord to connect with students thinking about a gap year, current Gappers, and alum all in one place! https://www.cangap.ca/gapperconnect

• Find more resources at the Can Gap website https://www.cangap.ca/

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