AFSF Portfolio Workshops - Fall 2025
Shout out to all aspiring future Architects & Designers!
Thinking of applying to architecture school?
Wondering how to put together a portfolio?
Join us for the AFSF Virtual Portfolio Workshop!!
Your choice of 2 options (all workshops are via Zoom):
Workshop A – Portfolio Overview
- 1 Saturday Studio Session
Saturday October 11, 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Pacific Time)
tuition = $200 (waived if you also register for Workshop B at the same time)
In a single studio session, learn more about what a portfolio is all about and gain strategies & approaches for creating a successful portfolio.
NOTE: no pre-requisites for Workshop A; no prior architecture or design experience required
Workshop B – Building Your Own Portfolio
2 Saturday Studio Sessions
Saturdays October 18 and October 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
tuition = $1,000
In the 1st of 2 studio sessions, share examples of projects you’ve completed, and get helpful feedback from our instructors as well as peers in your studio. You’ll also receive recommendations on how to build upon and develop your work, designing a layout for your portfolio and creating a section based on one of your projects
The 2nd studio session is your opportunity to present a draft of your portfolio section and receive individualized feedback and critique of your work.
NOTE: Workshop A is the pre-requisite for participating in Workshop B
If you register for Option B, then the $200 Option A tuition is waived
**You must register initially for Option B to have the fee waived. After taking Option A you can still register for Option B but the tuition will not be prorated.
FAQ:
Can I attend just one of the Saturday workshops?
Yes, you can register and attend Workshop A as a single studio
Who should take the Portfolio Workshop?
The AFSF Portfolio Workshop is open to high school students who are considering applying to an undergraduate architecture & design program.
How do I register?
Register at our AFSF/Architectural Foundation of San Francisco Home Page: https://www.afsf.org/
What if I’ve graduated from high school and am considering applying to a bachelor of architecture program or switching majors in my current school?
Yes, this workshop is open to you!
What if I’m at the very beginning of my portfolio process?
Being at the beginning is a great place to be! If you’re thinking about applying in 1-2 years, these workshops will offer insight & strategies for building your portfolio.
What if I’m already close to submitting a portfolio?
This is an opportunity to get additional feedback and editing support before you submit it.
What if I don’t have any finished architectural projects to use in my portfolio?
That’s OK! A portfolio to a bachelor of architecture program can include architectural projects but often includes other creative work in other disciplines and media.
Remember, you’re applying to a school of architecture to learn about being an architect/designer. An admissions dept. doesn’t expect you to already be an architect with a portfolio filled with building projects. Your portfolio is about sharing and demonstrating your creative work and illustrating how you think as an artist and designer, so the work you include can be broad and represent other creative disciplines and media.
Questions? Email: fred@afsf.org
