Applying to a visual art or design program can be a daunting task—especially when your portfolio determines to a great degree whether you’ll be accepted into the program of your choice. The APW Design Program has been created to impart the skill set required for students to craft a strong, application ready design portfolio that meets post‑secondary admission standards.
Delivered live online, the program focuses on design fundamentals, fostering creative thinking, concept development and portfolio crafting, making it ideal for students preparing for visual art and design programs.
What Is the APW Design Program?
The APW Design Program is a structured online portfolio‑building course that teaches students to develop a fundamental set of visual vocabulary skills in the areas of 2D design, colour theory, visualization and sketching, concept development and creative problem‑solving. These essential fundamentals are the underpinning required to craft a high calibre, application- ready visual art / design school portfolio.
Students work through a series of specific guided exercises, receiving live instruction and critiques that ensure steady improvement and a clear path towards the crafting of a well structured portfolio.
Who Is This Program For?
- Students applying to art & design colleges or universities
- Applicants to programs such as graphic design, illustration, visual arts, fashion, industrial design, and environmental design.
- Beginners who need strong fundamentals in visual vocabulary and portfolio crafting
- Students who want professional feedback before submitting there visual art and design school portfolios
What You’ll Learn
- 2-D design principles (composition, balance, contrast, concept development)
- Colour theory
- Visualization and sketching
- Portfolio crafting and presentation
Why Portfolio Prep Matters
Admissions reviewers value a demonstration of intentional design decisions, creative thinking, clarity of purpose and a resolution of visual concepts in finished pieces—not just a demonstration of technical skill for its own sake. This program teaches students how to communicate ideas visually and to develop concepts through the pursuit of their own unique creative process, leading to portfolio pieces that exude an air of confidence and clarity of purpose.
Learn more about the APW Design Program and upcoming sessions.
