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Undergraduate School of Art & Design Portfolio

For Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science in Art History and Theory (BS), School of Art & Design applicants.

Submit your portfolio electronically through the SlideRoom portal.

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School of Art & Design Portfolio Requirements

  • Submit 15 to 20 samples of your best work.
  • Four works must be drawings from direct observation. These may include sketches or quick observational studies.
  • Each slide should showcase ONE image, please do not include multiple shots on the same slide. All media submitted must include: medium, dimensions, date created, and title.
  • Images of work should be of high quality and formatted for SlideRoom viewing.

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. Your portfolio may include "work in progress." Sketches can provide valuable information about how you see, how you work, and how you think.

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We can review your art portfolio on the phone with you in addition to giving you an overview of our program and facilities! Let's Connect!

View some quick portfolio tips from the School of Art and Design.

If you're a high school sophomore, junior or senior, then you may be interested in attending our Art Portfolio Prep Summer Camp. Registration is usually available in January - May before the camp kicks off in the summer months.

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Visit us virtually or in-person and let us show you around! We also attend a number of National Portfolio Day events and may be coming to a city near you!

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