<p>While it’s a good idea to think about and start working towards putting a portfolio together earlier than your Junior year do keep in mind that most schools that require a portfolio want to see work that is, at the most, a year old. The more recent the work the better. Also they will want to see work that is not part of a classroom assignment. They do this so they can get an indication of what your own individual thought process is like as well as an indication that you are “into it” enough to make art that isn’t part of a classroom project.</p>