A primary criterion for admission to most college and university visual art programs is the assessment of the portfolio.  Students should include a variety of finished pieces in your portfolio that demonstrate your ability to work with a wide range of techniques, materials and subject matter.  Every university or college has different portfolio requirements so it is important to research each school before you apply.  Also, portfolio interviews usually occur in February or March, so students are recommended to prepare their portfolio as early as possible.

Tips for your portfolio interview:
> Generate interest and excitement for your work with the first piece.
> Order your work in the portfolio to show your development.
> Be aware that current work best demonstrates your skill level.
> Be prepared to explain why a particular work was selected for inclusion in your portfolio, what it means to you and what you were trying to achieve.
> Be prepared to talk about any research and preparation you did for your final work.
> Research the univeristy or college ahead of time to show your level of interest and commitment to studying there.

Portfolio Workshops @ MCVI 

Learn to:
>Identify your strengths and weaknesses, by exploring different mediums and materials
>Develop themes, draw conclusions and learn how to document your creative process
>Effectively discuss your work  

Porfolio workshops will be taking place on the following dates in room 212 for all students in grades 11 or 12 interested in attending college or university arts programs:

National Portfolio Day

Ontario College of Art and Design 

Sunday, November 16th 12:00 - 4:00

The National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA) was created in 1978, solely for the organization and planning of National Portfolio Days. The Association consists of representatives from regionally accredited colleges and universities, which are members of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The NPDA is the only organization of its kind, and its membership represents the highest standard of visual arts education available in the United States and Canada.

All Portfolio Day events are free, open to the public and do not require pre-registration

For more information:  http://www.portfolioday.net/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,47/func,details/did,24/

Students are also invited to attend visiting representatives from art colleges and universities on the following dates:

The Arts Institute on November 10th, 1:30pm

Max the Mutt on November 24th, 1:30pm

Universities with Fine Arts Programs in Ontario

·  Faculty of Fine Arts
| Undergraduate Degree | York University |

·  Fine Arts and Cultural Studies
| Undergraduate Degree | York University |

·  Fine Arts
| Undergraduate Degree | Wilfrid Laurier University |

·  Visual Arts (Fine Arts) (BFA)
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Windsor |

·  Dramatic Art: Acting (Fine Arts) (BFA)
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Windsor |

·  Fine Arts
| Graduate Degree | University of Western Ontario |

·  Fine Arts
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Waterloo |

·  Fine Arts (Studio Art)
| Graduate Degree | University of Waterloo |

·  Fine Art
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Toronto |

·  Fine Art Program
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Guelph |

·  Fine Art MFA
| Graduate Degree | University of Guelph |

·  School of Fine Art and Music
| Undergraduate Degree | University of Guelph |

·  Fine Art
| Undergraduate Degree | Queen's University |

·  Fine Arts
| Undergraduate Degree | Nipissing University |

·  Fine Arts
| Undergraduate Degree | Laurentian University of Sudbury |

College Programs

Algonquin : www.algonquincollege.com/MediaAndDesign 

Programs Offered: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Interior Decorator, Interactive Multimedia Developer, Photography, Print Media, Animation, Advertising, Game Development and Publishing, Professional Illustration 

Durham: www.durhamcollege.ca/  

Programs Offered: Advertising, Animation, Foundations in Art and Design, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design, Journalism – Print and Broadcast, Music Business Administration – Management, Multimedia Design, Pre-Media, Public Relations and Web Design and Development 

OCAD: www.ocad.ca 

Programs Offered: Drawing and Painting, Integrated Media, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture/Installation, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Advertising 

Seneca: http://scaweb.seneca.on.ca/  

Programs Offered: Animation, Art Fundamentals, Broadcasting-Television, Corporate Media Production, Creative Advertising, Digital Media Arts, Graphic Design, Independent Digital Photography, Independent Music Production, Journalism Broadcast, Journalism Summer Institute, Media and Communication Fundamentals     

Sheridan: http://visualartsdesign.sheridaninstitute.ca 

Programs Offered: Bachelor’s and Joint/Collaborative Degrees. Art and Art History (Bachelor of Arts), Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Applied Arts (Illustration), Bachelor of Design (honours), Communication, Culture and Information Technology (CCIT) Theatre and Drama Studies (Bachelor of Arts) 

Humber: www.humber.ca 

Programs Offered: Art Administration and Cultural Management, Acting for film and television, Advertising and Graphic Design, Advertising – Media Sales, Broadcast Television/Videography, Creative advertising, Creative photography, Culinary management, Culinary skills, Design Foundation, Design Foundation – Building Technology, Environmental Systems Engineering Technology Energy Managment, Fashion Arts, Fashion Management, Film and Television Production, Game programming, Graphic Design, Graphic Design for Print and Web, Media Foundation, Multi Media and Computer Animation. 

Ryerson: www.ryerson.ca  

Programs Offered: Arts and Contemporary Studies, Arts Undeclared, Criminal Justice, Geographic Analysis, International Economics and Finance, Politics and Governance, Sociology, Fashion| Communication| Design, Graphic Communications Management, Image Arts| Film Studies| New Media| Photography Studies, Interior Design, Journalism, Radio and Television, Theatre: Performance Acting, Theatre: Performance Dance, Theatre: Performance Production,   

Max The Mutt:  www.maxthemutt.com

The Arts Institute