Architecture

It is important that the schools to which you are applying get the clearest picture possible of your unique artistic abilities and talents. Remember, each school is looking for your potential, and that means how your present skills will grow and develop over the four years you will be spending at their school.

Portfolio Upload

Photographs of 4 to 8 pieces of original artwork that includes the following (for additional support with this portfolio, you may view these visual art portfolio resources

• Piece 1: A self-portrait, using a graphite drawing pencil and paper done from observation (from observation means you draw yourself by looking in a mirror).

• Piece 2:

  • Option 1: A still life of at least 3 items, using a graphite drawing pencil and paper done from observation (from observation means you draw objects placed before you on a surface in front of you).

  • Option 2: Interior Room Drawing - Use a graphite drawing pencil and paper. Draw any room of your home done from observation. (From observation means, you draw looking at the interior of a room in your home or another location that you are physically in.) Proportions must be realistic.

    • Include a corner of the room that you may have a piece of furniture

    • If these are in your space include:

    • Details of a window and door (for example the molding)

    • Chair or sofa upholstery and drapes/curtains using value and line

    • Include observed details of the room (for example statues, vase of flowers)

• Piece 4: Fantastical Sandwich - Use a graphite drawing pencil and paper to design a building or monument inspired by a fantastical sandwich. What would a sandwich look like as a structure? Feel free to use colored pencils if you wish…and have fun with it!

  • Incorporate architectural elements into the design.

  • Make sure to include a ground line and background, and fill the whole page.

  • Use your imagination and creativity – we want to see your wildest ideas.

  • Ask yourself:

    • What is the building’s purpose and who would visit it?

    • Where are the doors and windows?

    • Are there stairways?

• Pieces 5-8: Add 1 to 4 additional pieces to your portfolio. You may select pieces that were created using any material in any form. They may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Possible suggestions include:

  • Looking out your window, what do you see?

  • A detailed drawing of a building exterior

  • A close-up of a piece of furniture

  • A perspective drawing

Student Introduction

Select three pieces of artwork from your portfolio (Piece 1 and Piece 2 must be included). Upload a short video about the three uploaded pieces of original artwork. Discuss your choice of subject and materials, motivation, and influences. Your video should be no longer than three (3) minutes. If you are unable to create a video, you may upload a written explanation of up to 500 words (either is equally acceptable).

Call Backs

Schools may invite you to “callbacks” for other school specific requirements. Schools also may invite students for live on-demand tasks. Do not be concerned if you are not invited for a call back. A call back does not mean acceptance or rejection.