If you are planning to apply to visual art high school/private secondary program, this portfolio prep program for Gr. 6-7 is a must.
Visual Arts High School Programs, such as Load Byng Mini-School or Langley Fine Art, enable students to acquire skills and knowledge for university visual art programs. And GAAC Portfolio Prep programs for Grades 6-7 help you to enter the visual arts specialty programs.
Instructors:
Artist, ECUAD
Jinglan Ge is an accomplished artist and designer with a Master's degree in Design from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Canada. With a strong foundation in drawing and extensive creative experience, she is skilled in a wide array of artistic media. Jinglan is dedicated to guiding students in their exploration of different artistic techniques, fostering a dynamic and playful classroom environment that nurtures their creative potential.
BFA, Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design
Ocean Wong is a queer non-binary artist from Hong Kong. They graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Illustration. Ocean's work focuses on creating characters and stories that raise awareness of under-represented cultures. Having gone through IB Diploma and and portfolio preparation themselves, Ocean understands the expectations of higher education programs.
Artist
Alison offers tailored portfolio guidance aligned with each student’s interests and goals, ensuring their artistic depth and creative potential are fully realized. Her strategic admissions planning supports students in reaching their dream schools with confidence.

