London Art Portfolio

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  Bilal Khan

  Julia and all the members of the London Art Portfolio team are simply amazing at what they do! The courses I took prepared me for University work and crucially aided me in my admissions process.

  26-02-2023
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  Caluna van Erp

  I attended the 12-week Portfolio Course at London Art Portfolio; it was the best decision I have ever made. I have learned much quicker, which was crucial for me to get accepted at many universities. Julia figured out how to help and support us, students, by creating a physical and digital portfolio, despite any challenges caused through Covid19. We had a hybrid approach, which meant that we visited a few galleries and museums for research and sketching and had many informative and creative online sessions too. The best thing about this blended approach was that I could continue taking part, even as I returned to Germany. Julia is a fantastic teacher, which helped each one of us to challenge our weaknesses and supported our strengths. The LAP team knew precisely what the universities I wanted to apply to, look for and helped me create the perfect portfolio. The results demonstrated a broad skill set, which I have developed over time with LAP in my own personal way. I applied for Bachelor Degree in Architecture Design at all of the following places: In London, I was accepted by the well-known AA, The Architectural Association School of Architecture, UAL – The University of Arts London and the University of Westminster. Outside of London, I was accepted by Russell Group Universities such as the University of Cardiff and Oxford Brooks University, which I was delighted about. Additionally, I was offered a place in NYC at the Parsons School of Design – The New School.

  26-05-2022
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  This is DONYA

  I started having 1-1 sessions back in May 2020 during the pandemic to prepare my portfolio to apply for interior design. Before having the actual sessions, I was able to communicate with the institution and Julia (my main tutor) to schedule the days and times of my classes which were online by zoom based on my time zone. Everything was really organized and planned and I knew exactly what to do for each lesson. Taking the 1-1 sessions truly helped me to build up my portfolio ( I started from scratch) and I was able to get into all the five universities that I applied for in the UK for the Bachelors program ( University of the Arts London (Camberwell college of arts) Interior and spatial design, Kingston University Interior design, Arts University Bournmouth Interior architecture and design, University of Derby interior design and Bath spa university interior design). I took the online sessions with Julia and other tutors for about 3 months and I did different projects, researches and creative design development sheets. I was also able to learn Photoshop with Dexter and perspective courses with John which amazed the universities I had an interview with. London art Portfolio also supported me with my personal statement for UCAS and they helped me to create a strong digital portfolio for all of my universitiest. I owe Julia a big thank you! I’m so happy that I found this institution and booked my sessions despite all the challenges with online school and the pandemic. Having the sessions with Julia definitely Played an important role in my success in getting accepted into all my choices. She was very understanding and supportive and I learned a lot from her. I did not know anything about the work that I have to put in my portfolio and having these sessions really helped me to expand my knowledge and think in a creative way. I never thought I will be able to get into all of my choices and I have never felt so confident and happy about my work. I am looking forward to attend the University of the Arts London ( Camberwell college of arts) to study BA interior and spatial design. I also want to thank my other tutors, Dexter and John for their brilliant lessons on Photoshop and Perspective drawing which played a major role in the strength and success of my portfolio. I recommend taking courses with London Art portfolio to everyone at any level, they help you to build a strong and an amazing portfolio for any level and they support you through your way in any possible way.

  26-05-2022
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  Linnea

  Julia taught me for 12 weeks during the portfolio course. Despite the lockdown situation in London, she managed to adapt to an online teaching method via zoom, which helped me develop a physical as well as a digital portfolio simultaneously. Julia was exceptional at teaching, researching and process recording and provided me with many resources to enrich these essential parts of my portfolio. Throughout the course, Julia was committed to responding to your personal needs and wishes and managed to give career advice along the way. Within the 12 weeks, I received two weeks of Photoshop coaching by Dexter. He introduced me to Photoshop and its gridding tool, which helped me later on when organising the layout of my portfolio. I attended the course to redirect my skills learnt in my Bachelor in Management into the art and design sector. The course has transformed my way of working entirely and helped me create a very successful portfolio. With the portfolio I’ve created at London Art Portfolio School, I’ve received an offer to study at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts, Kingston University and the Royal College of Art.

  26-05-2021
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  jackson G

  I took the 12 week portfolio building course from December 2020 to March 2021 and had an absolutely incredible experience with LAP. Julia is an experienced teacher with a vast amount of knowledge in the arts and portfolio design. Even during COVID working remotely Julia was attentive and took incredible care of both me and the other students to ensure we got into the schools of our choice (I received offers from both UAL & Ravensbourne which were my top two choices - I ended up accepting UAL's offer for a placement in their Critical Practice in Fashion Media course). Julia, JD, & Dexter all helped me hone my skills in photoshop, collage, fashion illustration, draping, and writing. If you want a teacher who's passionate about her students look no further!

  26-05-2021
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  Venus Krier

  I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and worked for several years in hospitality management. I decided to redirect my career and focus on my lifelong passion, art. To prepare for such a drastic career change, I decided to join a course at London Art Portfolio, which has been crucially beneficial: the tutors are highly knowledgeable and experienced: LAP has considerably helped broadened my vision of art and the very different forms it can take by working on a range of projects, mediums, and techniques such as collages, observational, perspective and technical drawing, painting, mixed media, and Adobe software. Starting projects with brainstorms of personal thoughts, photographic research, and hand-drawn sketches of works taken from museums and specialised literature has allowed me to design my portfolio. I had several one-on-one tutorials with Ms Julia Dennis. I recommend her without reservation; she significantly thought and helped with all aspects of creating my portfolio, university application preparation, and interviews. I have been accepted at several prestigious university master’s degree courses without a BA in Graphic Design, and I am currently studying my master's degree in graphic communication design at Central Saint Martins (University Art London). I cannot recommend enough LAP; it was a fantastic experience and was absolutely crucial to attaining my career change. I couldn't have done it without Julia and LAP!

  26-05-2021
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  Sheefali Asija

  I spent a year working on my creative practise along with putting together a portfolio with Julia, 2-4 hours a week of 1:1 sessions and not only did I secure a place for MA at Chelsea College of Arts in London the following year in my first attempt with no formal arts training, I also graduated 2 years later with distinction. My success as an artist since graduation also stems from the discipline and structure Julia helped to create around my thinking and creative output which helps me to this day. When I am stuck on a particularly challenging art project, a few hours with Julia still helps me get unstuck. I cannot recommend enough spending time with Julia because she is one of those rare teachers who genuinely cares about her students and gives her best to each and every one. She will not tell you what to do but will help you arrive at the answers on you own under her guidance and insight as a result every student finds their own way in their own time. So if you are a student keen to study art, or an artist who is going through a dry patch or just someone who wants to pursue art as a passion, commit to Julia and watch magic unfold!!!

  26-05-2021
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  Sonia Suwanvanichkul

  (Translated by Google) I have studied with Julia and others tutors for 3 years and I highly recommend it !! I studied here since I was in A Levels and Julia helped me to get into fashion foundation at Middlesex University and when I looked for the BA courses that I wanted to apply she was helpful with everything such as the portfolio, interview preparation, the application and so on. She gave me really good advices and I got in BA in Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textile at Nottingham Trent University which is the one I wanted to x Moreover, I was a bit worried about the communication as I'm not a native speaker but she is so kind when I don't understand anything she always explains to me really calm and clear. I could not be more impressed than this !! X If anyone is interested in studying here, I recommend it. because the teacher is very professional Each person's profile is unique. Language is not a concern at all. The teacher understood very well. Whichever we are confused, he will always explain. (Original) I have studied with Julia and others tutors for 3 years and I highly recommend it !! I studied here since I was in A Levels and Julia helped me to get into fashion foundation at Middlesex University and when I looked for the BA courses that I wanted to apply she was helpful with everything such as the portfolio, interview preparation, the application and so on. She gave me really good advices and I got in BA in Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textile at Nottingham Trent University which is the one I wanted to x Moreover, I was a bit worried about the communication as I’m not a native speaker but she is so kind when I don’t understand anything she always explains to me really calm and clear. I could not be more impressed than this !! X หากใครที่สนใจเรียนที่นี่แนะนำนะคะ เพราะอาจารย์คือมืออาชีพมาก โปรไฟล์แต่ละคนไม่ธรรมดาเลยค่ะ เรื่องภาษาก็ไม่ต้องห่วงเลย อาจารย์เค้าเข้าใจมากๆ อันไหนเรางงเค้าก็จะอธิบายตลอด

  26-05-2021
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  Sára Csécsi

  I can’t be more thankful for Julia and the other tutors. I have done the 24 weeks Portfolio presentation course to get prepared for higher education. I have learnt so many different techniques to create an amazing portfolio. I am grateful because even I knew I would like to study Fashion Design, I had the opportunity to learn about Fine Art, Graphic Design and Architecture as well. I am a second year Fashion Design student in London, and without Julia’s help I would have been struggled in my first year. She gave me a great experience through the course. We have visited frequently several exhibitions what was giving me a strong research and inspiration through the projects. My drawing skills have improved a lot thanks to John. Besides, I met with amazing people. I would highly recommend London Art Portfolio to anyone who want to study in Art & Design courses.

  26-05-2021
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  ines Sainz Cabestrero

  London Art Portfolio was a great experience, where I learned how to prepare a good Fashion Design Portfolio for University. The 18-week Portfolio involved drawing techniques, innovative research and creative collage for fashion design, leading into design development, integrating model making and folded paper techniques, draping on the mannequin and an understanding of garment construction in design on paper and in Rhino in 3D CAD. Apart from the lessons, we had the opportunity to visit different museums to start our project. We were also allowed to stay the afternoons to work independently at the studio, where we could make use of all the lovely books they have, from all the different design areas, for research and inspiration. Julia and all the tutors helped me expand my ideas and creative skills, I would not have been able to create a successful Portfolio without Julia´s support and help. Thanks to them I have been given an Unconditional Offer from London College of Fashion (UAL) for Fashion Design and Development. I highly recommend it to everyone!

  26-05-2018