Prima Materia Art Institute
Emily, a Portfolio Program graduate, laid her body of work on the floor so Prima Materia's instructors could curate the selected pieces for college submission.
College requirements

Every school asks for something different. Your portfolio should reflect that.

Compare what each college asks for, then see the portfolios that got our students in.

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Search by name or location, select up to 4 schools to compare side-by-side, or open a school's full requirement page.

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Pick up to 4 schools to compare piece counts, deadlines, mediums, majors, and application steps side by side.

  • Parsons
  • NYU
Requirement
Parsons

New York, New York

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NYU

Tisch School of the Arts · New York, New York

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Portfolio pieces8-1212-15
Regular decision

Jan 15th 2027

Jan 5th 2027

Acceptance rate54.2%13%
Extra requirementsAdditional requirementsStandard portfolio
Requested mediums

2D & 3D mediums of any kind (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.)

2D & 3D mediums of any kind (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.)

Majors requiring portfolio

A portfolio is required for BFA programs. It is optional for the BBA in Strategic Design and Management, which accepts 2 to 12 slides.

Studio Art majors need to submit a portfolio.

How to apply

Online via the Common App. After you submit, upload the portfolio in the Admission Hub.

Online via the Common App. Upload the Studio Art portfolio from the Artistic Review section of your NYU application status page.

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A different portfolio for every school

Schools ask for different things. Because our students build a large body of work, we can choose the right pieces for each application instead of sending everyone the same set.

  1. We start with you

    Your current work and experience, your goals, your school list and your deadlines.

  2. Build a deep body of work

    Through classes and one-on-ones, our students make about 100 pieces on average.

  3. Curate a portfolio per school

    We pick the pieces that fit each school's requirements and your major, so one student often sends several different portfolios.

Get a school planSee the portfolio program

100% acceptance

Portfolio outcomes claim

$3M+

Scholarships cited

~100

Pieces made per student, on average

30+

Years teaching artists

College requirements FAQ

How do I know which schools fit my current level?

Start with a consultation. We assess your timeline, strengths, and target programs, then recommend a school list and weekly production plan.

Do you help with portfolios for multiple schools at once?

Yes, and most students apply to several. Our students make about 100 pieces on average, so we curate a separate portfolio for each school, choosing the pieces that fit that school's requirements and your intended major.

Can you help if my deadline is close?

Yes, we can map an accelerated portfolio plan. The earlier you start, the more room we have for refinement and scholarship positioning.

Ready to build a portfolio that meets your target schools?

Book a consultation and we will map your school list, portfolio strategy, and weekly production plan.

Schedule consultationCall (802) 505-7624