Am I showing some form of the observational process?
It refers to the visual and psychological process of looking at the world around you, making decisions about how you want to interpret what you see, and then replicating that which you observe. Working from observation means that you are drawing what you see. For the portfolio requirements, demonstrate that you are able to go through this observational process. The medium you use and subject to which you choose to apply the observational process is up to you. Technical studies in various media are adequate (still life, figure, landscape, interior, etc.), but try to move beyond technical studies and use the observational process to express something that is connected to who you are and what you are thinking about.
What does my work say about me?
Is the work you are submitting telling us about who you are, what you've been doing, what your opinion is, where you want to go? Many applicants limit addressing these questions to their essay. Use your creativity and skills to address these questions visually. We want to see that you are willing to take some risks, go beyond what is asked of you, and that you are asking big questions.
Am I showing a range of skills and approaches?
Diversity of work is a very important part of the portfolio. It can include but is not limited to using different types of media, using different visual styles or making work about different subjects. It also includes visually approaching a single question 100 different ways and then showing us the three that you thought were the most, or sometimes least, successful in answering that question. Show us that you are open to all kinds of creative solutions to all kinds of questions.
作品多样性：
ß Real-life observation such as still life, figure drawing, portraits/self-portraits, and landscapes
ß A range of media
ß Concepts (ideas) are very important.
ß Without major consideration.
建议以下几个必备题材：
自画像（展示个性）、家乡风景画（通过东北的冰雪世界体现某种情感）、静物画（通过变换视角及细微观察日常熟悉的事物带来惊喜）、表现某种理念的作品（比如环保、和平、社会关注等）
