The following instructions apply to the School of Art and Design only.

Portfolio requirements - Your portfolio should reflect your abilities and your passion.

• Submit 15 to 20 samples of your best work. At least four of the pieces must be drawings from direct observation.
• All work should demonstrate your command of elements of visual language, including composition, line, form, and color.
• Your portfolio should also demonstrate your conceptual skills, your willingness to experiment, and your respect for craftsmanship, as well as your commitment to visual expression and communication.
• Not everything in your portfolio has to be finished work. Sketches can provide valuable information about how you see, how you work, and how you think.

Portfolio Submission - Online

• You are strongly encouraged to submit your portfolio electronically through our SlideRoom portal. There is a nominal non-refundable fee for this service and an email address is required to register. SlideRoom's online portal offers additional instructions for submitting your work. If you need technical assistance, please email support@slideroom.com or contact their helpdesk.
• You may upload images (jpg), video (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or .pdf files.
• For good image quality and fast upload, images should be sized with a maximum dimension of 1024 px @ 72 dip. Please keep video files under 60 MB each.

Portfolio Submission - Mail

• You may also submit your work as digital images on a CD-R or DVD-R.
• Submit digital photographs as jpg files. Organize all digital images into a single digital folder.
• Video, animation and audio may be submitted on a CD-R or DVD-R in current digital file formats. Pleas edit video, animation and/or audio clips to no more than five minutes.
• Use a permanent marker for labeling discs. Include a list of disc contents including image information such as size and media in the CD or DVD case.
• Send all material in a crush proof container.
• Be sure to make and retain a copy of your portfolio.

Photographing your work
Plan to photograph your work well before deadlines so that you can make improvements if necessary. We recommend using a tripod with both 35mm and digital cameras. Remove any glass or plastic that covers the work to eliminate glare. Use a neutral background. Have a well lit work area. If working outdoors, an overcast sky will provide good overall lighting. Get as close to the work as possible to fill the frame. Make sure that the camera is in focus.

Returning the portfolio
Include a self-addressed stamped mailer with sufficient postage if you want your portfolio returned. Your portfolio may be submitted with your application or separately.

Portfolio deadline
The deadline for regular admission is February 1st. The deadline for early decision is December 1st. Transfer students should contact the Office of Admissions to obtain deadline information.

Contact
Office of Admissions
Alumni Hall
Alfred University
1 Saxon Dr.
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2115/800.541.9229
Fx: 607.871.2198

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