From a Career in Finance to MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins
Portfolio & Admissions Mentorship
Chen came to Cadmium looking while working in finance and applying to MA Fine Art programmes in London. Without a Fine Art degree or foundation, he felt unsure how to approach the portfolio requirements and application process.
Over several months, he worked with an expert art portfolio tutor through our Portfolio & Admissions Mentorship programme, during which we developed a coherent body of work and clarified his visual language. Most importantly, he learned how to translate ideas into strong, resolved compositions and build a portfolio he could feel proud of.
He was accepted onto his first-choice programme, MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, where he is now developing his painting practice.
“My understanding of how to apply for a Fine Art master’s changed completely.
I learned how to turn my ideas into strong visual compositions and secured my place on MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins.
This marked my very first step toward becoming an artist.”
Chen Gong
MA Fine Art, Central Saint Martins
Chen's Work
Choose your next step.
Whether you need focused feedback on an existing portfolio or broader guidance on your work, applications and next steps, choose the support that fits where you are now.
1-Hour Consultation
Broader advice on your work, goals and next steps.
Best if you need help deciding what support you need, how to approach your application, or what direction to take next.
1 hour · online · £150
Portfolio Review
Existing portfolio. Focused expert feedback.
Review your current work and get clear direction on what to keep, change and prioritise before you submit.
90 minutes · online · £250
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