School of Art & Design Portfolio Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science in Art History and Theory (BS), School of Art & Design applicants are required to submit an art portfolio as part of the admissions requirements. Applicants should submit the required portfolio electronically through the SlideRoom portal. The portfolio should include 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 side. 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. Please refer to the Undergraduate School of Art & Design Portfolio webpage for additional details.
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.
Performing Arts Portfolio Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) applicants are required to submit a portfolio as part of the admissions requirements. No portfolio is required for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees. Applicants should submit the required portfolio electronically through the SlideRoom portal. Please refer to the Undergraduate Performing Arts Portfolio webpage for detailed requirements by discipline. 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.