Studio Arts Programs Offered: Photography Ceramics (Major) Fibres (Major) Painting and Drawing (Major) Print Media (Major, Minor) Sculpture (Major) Studio Art (Major) Art History and Studio Art (Major) Programs Offered: Letter of intent program? If you are particularly interested in an area within Studio Arts, please indicate why. k Describe your educational background and any relevant experience. l What are your goals and expectations in relation to this program? taken in photography (including where and when). k Discuss the conceptual unity of the portfo- lio contents and the context in which the work was produced (for example, in a course). l Discuss the particular area(s) within the field of photography which interest you. m Write a short text on your aspirations upon receiving your degree. YOUR WORK YOUR WORK j What are your reasons for applying to this Your portfolio should contain 15-20 pieces of your own work (either recently completed or currently in progress). Include work that demonstrates your ability to work in a variety of media, in both twoand three-dimensions. Examples include drawings, paintings, prints, collage and other mixed media work, sculpture, ceramics, fibers work, etc. You may also include photographs, animation, film, video, audio recordings, documentation of performance art, etc. Please tailor your portfolio to the specific program area to which you are applying. Your work should show evidence of both technical skill and conceptual development. Basic abilities in drawing, composition and colour-use must be demonstrated. Original work is preferred as long as it is flat, unframed, and measures no more than 24”x36” (60x90cm). CDs/DVDs or USB flash drives of JPEG images are also acceptable. Please see Digital Submissions on reverse for formatting guidelines. Major in Photography Intermedia / Cyberarts portfolio Checklist Program Offered: Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts Letter of intent j List all courses and workshops you have Your portfolio should contain 15-20 images consisting of black-and-white and/or colour photographs. Prints are preferred to digital images as long as they are flat, unframed and measure no more than 24"x36" (60x90cm). CDs/DVDs or USB flash drives of JPEG images are also acceptable. Please see Digital Submissions on reverse for formatting guidelines. The Portfolio Evaluation Committee prefers cohesive, well-edited portfolios which indicate an applicant’s specific interests and/or thought process. It is recognized that applicants may have limited training in the medium, therefore examples of work done in other visual arts media may be submitted to supplement the photographic portfolio. We do not accept any glassed or framed images. 24” Letter of intent Please summarize your academic and artistic background and describe your particular interests and goals in relation to Intermedia/ Cyberarts. In addition, please address the following questions: Cyberarts Program? program? l What kind of media and disciplines would you like to study? Applying to: 36” Did you...? Include the following items, in the order listed below: j Why have you chosen the Intermedia/ k What is your understanding of the J. Doe 1234 3rd Road Anytown A1B 2C3 q Portfolio Information Form (front/first page of portfolio) YOUR WORK q Internal Transfer Form *only if you are a current Concordia B.F.A. student Your portfolio should demonstrate your creative potential in Intermedia/Cyberarts. q Letter of Intent (printed, 1 page maximum, please see Portfolio Guidelines) q A copy of your most recent transcripts or current student record Portfolios should consist of a maximum of 15 examples of the applicant’s work, and must be well organized and easy to navigate. Acceptable formats include CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives, websites, audiotapes and text. Video or sound work submissions must not exceed 10 minutes running time. Applicants may submit a composite of several videos or sound works as long as it conforms to the 10 minute maximum length. Works that are flat and under 24”x36” (60x90cm) may be submitted in original format. Large and three-dimensional works should be submitted in digital form. Please see Digital Submissions on reverse for formatting guidelines. Specific Program Requirements q Image List (printed, 1 page max.) q Optional: Include a prepaid courier waybill or S.A.S.E. for the return of your portfolio q Label the outside of your portfolio with the program to which you are applying, followed by your name and Student ID# •a PORTFOLIO INFORMATION form For mail-in portfolios, please print a PDF of the Portfolio Information Form (for either Photography, Studio Arts or IMCA) available on the Studio Arts website (studio-arts.concordia.ca). This form can also be filled out in person at the time of portfolio drop-off. •your most recent TRANSCRIPTS A printed photocopy of only your most recent academic transcripts are required in addition to any transcripts that you may have already sent to Admissions. •your IMAGE LIST A numbered image list should specify the medium, dimensions and date of completion (unless it is a work in progress) for each work. Write your name, Student ID number and the program to which you are applying on the actual disc (not on the case) using permanent marker. Don’t attach any type of adhesive labels to your disc since these can fall off, jam up disc drives or make the disc unreadable. What is an Image List? This is a one-page printed description list that corresponds numerically to each piece submitted in your portfolio. It should contain the following information: medium, size, date, duration (in case of time-based work). It is not necessary to provide a detailed description of the work. General Portfolio Tips • Your work should be presented with care, but the presentation should not distract from the work itself. If you're submitting digital images, take the time to document your work properly - your images should be high quality, in focus, well-lit and indicate scale when necessary. • Don't include anything that is breakable, sharp, or framed in the portfolio. • Don't glue, staple, tape your required documents (portfolio information form, letter of intent, etc) to your portfolio. These documents should be easily located at the front of your portfolio, • Don't include copies of your birth certificate, Canadian citizenship, official transcripts with your transcripts in your portfolio – these documents should be sent directly to Admissions. • It's not necessary to label every individual piece your Image List should contain all relevant information related to your work. How many people are admitted to each program? All programs in the Studio Arts Department are competitive and selective. The annual capacity for each program can be found on www.concordia.ca. Can I email/upload my portfolio online? Not at this time. The Department of Studio Arts accepts only portfolios of original work or portfolios submitted on CD/DVD or flashdrive. Do I need to submit a separate portfolio for each program? Separate portfolios are required for application to the following programs: Photography, IMCA, Studio Arts (this includes Ceramics, Fibres, Sculpture Painting & Drawing, Print Media, Studio Art and Art History & Studio Art). If you indicated in your application that you wish to be considered for any of these major or minor programs (as either a 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice), you must submit the appropriate portfolio(s) for each program. Please see the specific program requirements on the back of this pamphlet. Can I meet with someone in regards to my portfolio? If you would like assistance with assembling your portfolio or for evaluation feedback, the only time to meet with faculty members is during the annual Portfolio Day (www.portfoliodayinmontreal.com) which occurs in the fall of every year. When will I know the results? By the end of April, most applicants should have received an e-mail and/or letter from Admissions. When can I pick up my portfolio? As soon as you receive an admissions response, you may pick up your portfolio from the Studio Arts Office (VA-250). If you included a S.A.S.E. or a prepaid waybill, your portfolio will be returned at this time. The Department of Studio Arts Concordia University, VA-250 1395 Rene-Levesque BLVD West Montreal, QC H3G 2M5 Portfolios can also be dropped off in person at the address above. Deadline: March 1 Our office (VA-250) is on the second floor of the Visual Arts Building, located on the corner of Crescent and Rene-Levesque Boulevard, 2 minutes from Metro station Lucien-L’Allier. N de MAISONNEUVE BLVD W. METRO Guy-Concordia EV h i Ste. CATHERINE BLVD W. i Room VA-250 i •a printed LETTER OF INTENT Your letter of intent should be no longer than one page and written in English or French. In general, it should describe your educational background and any relevant experience in art, as well as your expectations in relation to the programs to which you are applying. Please refer to the specific questions that need to be addressed for the different programs. Please don't submit Powerpoint presentations since these take too long to load and can be distracting when viewing your portfolio. I have already sent my transcripts to Admissions. Do I need to submit another copy in my portfolio? Yes. This is so that the Portfolio Evaluation Committee can see your transcripts. A photocopy of your transcript is sufficient in this case. Portfolios can be mailed to: CRESCENT In addition to your artwork, you must also include the following items (to be placed at the front of your portfolio): File size is different than image size. Still images should be submitted as numbered JPEG files (eg. 01_ LastName_FirstName, 02_LastName_FirstName, etc.) with a resolution size around 1024x768, 72dpi. Each image should not exceed 3MB. Video and sound files should not exceed 60 MB each, the maximum running time is 10 minutes total. How to Find Us: VA RENE-LEVESQUE BLVD W. SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS CAMPUS Downtown Montreal ✷ LUCIEN L’ALLIER A portfolio of artwork for admissions to a Studio Arts program should be a collection of your best and most recent work in visual arts. It should represent your individual interests, abilities and explorations. Your portfolio can include original work or digital documentation of work in two- and/or threedimensions and time-based formats. Consider visual, conceptual, and technical proficiency in selecting your best and most recent work. Please tailor your portfolio to the specific program to which you are applying. What should my portfolio look like? Artwork can be submitted in folders, binders, zippered nylon portfolios, on disc, etc or a combination thereof. The first thing in your portfolio should be your Portfolio Information form, followed by your Letter of Intent, your most recent transcripts, your List of Works/Image List, a SASE or courier waybill for return (optional), followed by your best, most recent work. BISHOP What is a portfolio? Frequently Asked Questions MACKAY portfolio Guidelines How should I format my digital portfolio? Digital portfolios can be submitted on MAC-compatible CD/DVD or USB flash drive along with a corresponding numbered Image List. Please ensure your disc/ USB key is easy to navigate and that your files are kept to a manageable size. GUY Digital Submissions METRO Lucien-L'Allier The Studio Arts Office can be reached at: ' (514) 848-2424 ext 4262 or 4263 ; [email protected] For more information, please visit our website: studio-arts.concordia.ca