Portfolio Prep: Photography for College & AP with David Oxton (In-person)

@ About The Griffin Museum and David Oxton are pleased to offer this program for students seeking to prepare a strong photography portfolio for college applications, AP submission, or an art supplement. TOPICS DETAILS INSTRUCTOR ENROLL NOW Image © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton © David Oxton Topics A strong portfolio can make a critical difference in the college admissions process. This workshop supports high school students in shaping their best photographic work into a focused, compelling portfolio, whether preparing a photography portfolio for college applications, AP submission, or an art supplement. Students will learn how to select and sequence images, identify strengths in their work, and refine a cohesive visual voice. Participants will explore editing strategies, thematic development, and presentation formats while gaining a deeper understanding of how to communicate ideas through images. With over three decades of teaching experience, David Oxton brings a seasoned perspective on preparing work for competitive art programs and portfolio reviews. Open to all students, not only those planning to major in the arts, the workshop also includes visits from practicing artists and photographers, who will share their experiences in the field and offer insight into what it looks like to be an artist today. David Hilliard, Hannah Latham and Erin Carey will be our workshop guests. Image © David Oxton Details Dates: Four sessions on Sundays: October 4, October 11, October 18, and October 25, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EDT Format: In-Person at the Griffin Museum (67 Shore Rd. Winchester, MA 01890) Participants: Limited to 20 Course Fee: $200 Level: Open to High School Juniors and Seniors (ages 16–18) Image © David Oxton Instructor David Oxton taught photography at an independent high school for over 30 years. His photo students won dozens of regional awards, as well as 13 National Medals in the Scholastic Art Awards competition. Students in his AP Photo classes consistently earned scores of 5 on their submissions. In his personal work, David creates images that contain a mixture of spontaneity and calculation. He photographs people in a variety of deliberately chosen locations and tries to capture natural, candid moments enhanced with his use of carefully controlled lighting. David is the son of a Pulitzer Prize-winning news photographer and the father of a fine art photographer. He lives in Beverly, Massachusetts. www.davidoxton.com Instagram @davidoxton44 © Portrait of David Oxton The Griffin Museum of Photography Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Tickets Information