The following instructions are only for students applying to the MFA program in the School of Art and Design.

Deadline
The portfolio, completed application, and all required supporting documents must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office by January 15.

Format
For all MFA applicants: the portfolio must be submitted in digital format. No slides will be accepted.

Ceramic Art and Sculpture/Dimensional Studies MFA applicants may submit the required portfolio of 20 images either online, via SlideRoom, or by sending digital images on a CD or DVD. Detail images count toward the total of 20. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office with questions regarding portfolio submission.

Electronic Integrated Arts MFA applicants are welcome to submit the portfolio either on disk, via SlideRoom, or by a combination of SlideRoom and disk. (SlideRoom does not support the submission of interactive works, animation, or longer videos.) Links to websites and online pieces may be posted to SlideRoom. MFA-EIA applicants working primarily with video are encouraged to submit the portfolio on disk for the best presentation of the work. Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office with questions regarding portfolio submission.

Submission via SlideRoom
Applicants may upload images (jpg), video (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. For good image quality and fast upload, image files should be sized with a maximum dimension of 1024px @72dpi. Please keep video files under 60MB. There is a nominal, non-refundable fee for this service. SlideRoom's online portal offers additional instruction for submitting work. For technical assistance, contact support@slideroom.com or access a help desk at http://www.slideroom.zendesk.com.

Submission on Disk
Please use the following program-specific instructions for submitting portfolio materials on disk.

Ceramic Art

• Files should be submitted in JPEG format and clearly labeled: Number_Title_Name_Year.
• Submit a hard copy numbered list of images with dimensions.
• Slides or images in PowerPoint, iPhoto libraries, or similar programs will not be accepted.
• Clearly label the disk with your name and year of application. Avoid adhesive labels.

Electronic Integrated Arts - Depending on an individual's work, a portfolio may be a combination of the following:

• Digital images, prints, video, animations, sound pieces, interactive works, installations, websites, or other appropriate work.
• Excerpts from longer video or sound works are strongly encouraged, along with complete works when appropriate.

Sculpture/Dimensional Studies

• PowerPoint and iPhoto libraries are not accepted.
• Images should be labeled as follows: NUMBER_Title_NAME_YEAR.jpg
• Include an image list (hardcopy and/or pdf) with the following information: image number, title, dimensions, material, date, and any description necessary to illuminate the work.
• If video documentation is important for your work, you may include a DVD of QuickTime movies.

Portfolio Returns
Important additional information for MFA applicants submitting portfolio materials on disk who wish to have their portfolio returned:

• You must include a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.
• Send the disk(s) in a crush-resistant container.
• Do not send the only copy of your portfolio.
• All portfolio materials will be handled with great care, but neither the School of Art & Design nor the Graduate Admissions Office takes responsibility for loss or damage.

Contacts
Graduate Admissions Office
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Dr.
Alfred, NY, 14802

Ph: 607.871.2115/800.541.9229

Email

School of Art & Design
Art Office
Harder Hall
Alfred University
2 Pine St.
Alfred, NY, 14802

Ph: 607.871.2442