The Most Frequently Asked Question:  “What should I have in my portfolio?”

A portfolio should be a representation of your work and abilities.  Your portfolio should include examples of your drawings, sketches or doodles of any kind and in any medium/media, or photos of these.  Photos or the actual piece of art including but not limited to paintings, collages, and ceramics, costumes, masks, or anything else you may have designed and/or made should be included in the portfolio.  Examples of any makeup and wig/hair work you’ve done for plays, parties, Halloween, weddings, proms, etc. should also be included in the portfolio.

Keep in mind that your portfolio does not need to be fancy or filled with examples of makeup and hair.  It should be neat with a variety of artwork that exemplifies your art talent.

If you have any questions concerning your portfolio, your interview or the application process, please feel free to contact me.  I look forward to meeting you and seeing your work. 

Kelly Yurko, Associate Professor
Wig / Makeup Design
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
kelly.yurko@uc.edu
513-556-2271

(Revised 10/9/08)