OCAD U PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES 2016
OCAD FIRST YEAR PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES
All programs require you to submit a Creative Profile of a maximum of 350 words. After your application has been received details will be emailed to you about the Creative Profile. Here are some of the questions you should be prepared to respond to:
Your portfolio should be a visual representation of who you are. You need to demonstrate a variety of your skills and approaches to art, design and media. You need to demonstrate that you are a visual communicator and that you are well-equipped to succeed at OCAD U. This can include experimentation in traditional and digital mediums or any combination. Keep in mind that when it comes to your portfolio, the most important feature OCAD U looks for is your ability to think creatively, shown in a diverse range of mediums.
All programs require you to submit a Creative Profile of a maximum of 350 words. After your application has been received details will be emailed to you about the Creative Profile. Here are some of the questions you should be prepared to respond to:
- Why do you want to attend OCAD U?
- What strengths and skills do you bring with you?
- How do you hope to benefit from attending OCAD U?
Your portfolio should be a visual representation of who you are. You need to demonstrate a variety of your skills and approaches to art, design and media. You need to demonstrate that you are a visual communicator and that you are well-equipped to succeed at OCAD U. This can include experimentation in traditional and digital mediums or any combination. Keep in mind that when it comes to your portfolio, the most important feature OCAD U looks for is your ability to think creatively, shown in a diverse range of mediums.
- Include a maximum of 10 pieces of your original work in art, design or media, including a creative journal/sketchbook to demonstrate your creative process
- Demonstrate your ability to work with a wide range of techniques, materials and subject matter
- Include works in 2D, 3D, time-based, lens-based, digital or traditional media
- Originals are preferred, if you are presenting your portfolio in-person. If you can carry the work easily you can include it in your portfolio. If the work is too large to transport, is very fragile, or for site specific work, you may present the piece as a digital image or photograph. There are no other size limitations
- Whenever possible applicants are strongly encouraged to provide their own laptop for the review of digital or time-based work for the in-person assessments. A limited number of laptops will be available during the reviews
- Drawings may be from direct observation, such as figure drawing, still life, interiors and landscapes, as well as from imagination and memory
- Please present work flat rather than rolled, mounted or framed.
- Work exploring colour, form and mixed media approaches are welcome, as are three dimensional works, such as installations, models, jewellery, soft or hard sculpture
- Feel free to include work that directly relates to the discipline that you are applying to
