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Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Art & Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Build a strong, professional portfolio for university, college, or employment applications - even if you’ve never done it before.
You get instant access to a zipped folder with 12 step-by-step videos, plus a bonus video with optional mini-projects to help you build additional portfolio content if you feel you don’t have enough work yet.
What You Will Learn
In this course, I teach you how to plan, assemble, and present a portfolio that admissions tutors and employers actually want to see. By the end, you will know exactly how to structure, edit, curate, and lay out your portfolio so it represents you clearly and confidently.
Most students are never taught how to build a portfolio, this course fills that gap.
Why Learn from Me
I have reviewed thousands of portfolios as a British Chartered Architect, Academic Director, Senior Lecturer, British Council Academic Representative, and External Examiner. I know what gets shortlisted, what gets rejected, and why.
Who This Course Is For
Students applying to art, design, architecture, or creative courses
Applicants preparing for interviews or upcoming submissions
Anyone unsure how to assemble their work into a professional portfolio
No prior experience is required, you just need work you can assemble and refine.
You Will Leave With
A complete understanding of portfolio structure and expectations
Clear rules for layout, selection, order, and storytelling
Confidence in presenting your work for applications and interviews
Actionable steps you can implement immediately
Important Info
Digital download, access begins immediately after purchase
Refunds are not available
For personal use only, please do not share course content
If you want feedback on your finished portfolio, you can book the Portfolio Confidence Review™ separately
student testimonials
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Great class, filled with useful tips for those who what to get into the creative industry and establish a proper portfolio. I'll be using these tips for my next interview.”
Gray, Portfolio Prep Student
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“She has a lot of great ideas about how to put together and present your portfolio, and I appreciate her upbeat and encouraging tone.”
Rachel, Portfolio Prep Student
© Sonia Nicolson | All artworks are copyrighted. No resale, reproduction, or commercial use without a licence.
About the Artist & Educator
I’m Sonia Nicolson, a chartered architect and former university lecturer based in Reykjavík
I create hand-drawn artwork, educational eBooks, and online courses to help students and creatives build confidence in design and drawing. Every piece - whether it’s a sketch or a study guide - is made to inspire creativity and connection.
What customers say
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Great little remembrance of our trip to Iceland - JC
It's incredibly beautiful and suits my room so well. Sonia was a delight and sent it packaged really well. Highly recommended - Angus
Great print - a lovely reminder of our visit to Iceland many years ago. Excellent service in every way. Many thanks for everything Sonia - Lynda
Just received this today...it is lovely, good quality paper, excellently packaged. I have already framed it and hung it on my wall - Sharron
I requested a custom version of a print and it turned out exactly how I expected! Sonia is so kind and responsive when chatting with you. I will definitely be coming back to shop here again - Hannah
I bought four prints (and a couple of downloads) from Sonia and they are so gorgeous!! They arrived promptly and in immaculate condition, along with a lovely note. They look absolutely gorgeous in our newly renovated home and are a wonderful reminder of one of my favourite places on the planet - Jacqueline
Just as pictured! Very nice quality paper! Fast shipping - Laura
I absolutely love my prints and they will look so beautiful in my little girls’ room! - Brynlee
I really appreciate Sonia's help. She customized this print…for my Icelandic friend’s hometown. It was perfect and she loved it - Esther
High-quality and super cute! Exactly what I wanted…We travel to Iceland next month for our wedding and I wanted the “thank you” cards for my photographer and makeup artist - Gillian
