Sheridan Animation Portfolio Tips and Tricks for 2025 Applicants
Building a Sheridan animation portfolio can feel overwhelming — but with the right tips and tricks, you can create work that catches the eye of reviewers. Here are expert strategies from Aureole Studios and former Sheridan professors to help you prepare.
1. Study Sheridan’s Evaluation Rubric
Sheridan’s evaluators use a point-based system. They focus on clarity, creativity, design, and drawing fundamentals. Read the Sheridan animation portfolio requirements carefully before you start.
2. Master Life Drawing and Gesture
Life drawing is the foundation of your portfolio. Attend weekly life drawing sessions (like the ones at Aureole Studios) to practice proportion and flow.
3. Prioritize Storytelling
Your storyboard should tell a clear story — beginning, middle, and end. Avoid overly complex narratives. Simplicity + clarity = impact.
4. Get a Professor Review
Book a Professor Portfolio Review session to receive direct critique from a former Sheridan animation professor. Personalized feedback can improve your portfolio score dramatically.
5. Avoid Common Mistakes
- Over-rendered, stiff characters
- Poorly cropped scans
- Repetitive poses without energy
6. Organize Professionally
Label your files clearly, include page numbers, and use consistent formatting. Presentation counts!
Conclusion
Preparing your Sheridan animation portfolio takes time and strategy, but every effort pays off. By following these tips and tricks, you’ll increase your chances of acceptance into Sheridan’s world-famous animation program.
👉 Ready to start? Join Aureole Studios’ Portfolio Prep 2025 and prepare with real Sheridan mentors.
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