Week 4 : Portfolio Development : Documentation, Reflection, and Portfolio Assembly (Optional)

About this class

In the final week, students bring together all the work they have developed throughout the program and transform it into a cohesive digital portfolio. With guidance from instructors, they learn how to present their projects clearly and professionally while reflecting on their creative growth and process.

Students document and organize their artwork, write artist statements, and explore the theme of “Journey” as they begin drafting a personal reflection for their portfolio. The week also includes guidance on portfolio expectations and presentation standards, particularly in preparation for applications such as VCUQ.

The program concludes with portfolio presentations and peer feedback, giving students the opportunity to share their work, articulate their ideas, and gain confidence in presenting their creative practice.

Materials needed

All required materials for this course will be provided by VCUarts Qatar.

Items to buy for this class

• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Black Pilot pen (fine liner)
• 2B/4B/6B pencils (1 box)
• Kneadable eraser
• Tracing pad/roll
• Sketchbook A3 and A5
• Set of colored pencils (at least 20 colors)
• Drawing paper A2 (sheets/pad)
• Charcoal
• Digital device (phone/ipad/laptop)

On occasions, there may be additional materials to be purchased, and if so,it will be advised by the instructor.

Schedule

Start: Sun, Aug 2 , 2026
End: Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Lessons: 5
Days: Sunday – Thursday
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus

Instructors

Moom Thahinah

Moom Thahinah is a graduate of Northwestern University, having earned a BSc in Media and Communications in 2022. She continued her academic journey at VCUarts Qatar, where she obtained an MFA in 2024.

Driven by a passion for interdisciplinary design, she continuously explores the boundaries of the medium of filmmaking, utilizing artistic elements to evoke emotions and convey compelling messages.

Her interests primarily lie in fiction and comedy, where she navigates the terrain of storytelling to evoke specific emotions, such as nostalgia and embracing barriers.

Her expertise extends to strategic communication, to craft impactful narratives and forge meaningful connections with audiences.

Sultana Jesmine

Sultana Jesmine is an interdisciplinary designer and researcher with passion for life-long learning, experimentation and teaching. Her current research interest merges human-centered design, play and neuroscience while utilizing digital and analog technologies. Sultana has a degree in MFA in Design Studies and double BFA degrees in Interior Design & Fashion Design from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has experience in research , exhibition design. product design , video production, projects and events management, residential and commercial interior design, fashion design and leadership training.