DATE & HOUR

13 Aug 2025

17:30 - 20:00

Description

🎨 Art Portfolio Review & Feedback Session
Sharpen your portfolio, refine your artistic voice, and prepare to impress your evaluator.

📍 Venue
ECHO School HQ (3rd floor)
Bulevardul Dacia 99, Bucharest

👤 Your Mentor
Marian Poiană
Dean, ECHO School • Computer Arts & Animation Lecturer
20+ years in professional art (2D traditional animation ➝ 3D at Ubisoft)
Former Head of Art at AMBER, character artist & short‑film director

🔍 Session Format

  • Group Intro & Live Demo
  • Quick walkthrough: what makes a portfolio stand out
  • Side‑by‑side comparison of “before & after” portfolio tweaks
  • Personal mini‑critique: bring 3–5 of your strongest pieces
  • Live screen‑share for feedback
  • Group Q&A & Best Practices
  • Common pitfalls in composition, storytelling & presentation
  • How to tailor your portfolio for art schools vs. game studios

🚀 What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Personalized Action Plan
    Clear, step‑by‑step roadmap to polish each piece in your portfolio.
  • Portfolio Blueprint
    Insights on structure: sequencing your work to tell a compelling narrative.
  • Technical Tips
    Advice on lighting, texturing, line‑work, and color theory from industry practice.
  • Presentation Skills
    How to frame your art: mock‑interview questions, layout tricks, and format choices.
  • Industry Know‑How
    Marian’s insider perspective on hiring trends, demo‑reel dos & don’ts, and what recruiters look for.
  • Networking Opportunity
    Connect with peers, build creative friendships, and expand your support network.

🚨 Bring your awesome art pieces on a USB stick!

🎟 Free Admission • Limited Seats
Reserve your spot now and transform your portfolio into a powerful calling card!

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Founding Partners

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Academic Partners

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