Portfolio requirements

An application letter stating why the applicant is applying to the program, their plans and expectations, and other significant matters that shows their level of commitment to their application. This letter must be addressed to:

The Admissions Committee
Department of Studio Arts
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City

A declaration of artistic and academic integrity certifying that all works in the portfolio packet are made by the applicant. It should state the following:

I am a Department of Studio Arts applicant with UP CFA Undergraduate Program Admissions 202__ control number, 202__TDT______, applying to the Associate in Arts (Studio Arts) program for AY  202__ - 202__. I declare that:

The portfolio of works and application letter in this application packet are my original work and thoughts, except when there is clear acknowledgement or reference to the work/s of others. 

In applying to the University of the Philippines, I understand that among its guiding principles are its long tradition of honor and excellence. I understand that these principles are in direct opposition to plagiarism and intellectual dishonesty. 

I am aware that the use of an original or someone else's work without permission or acknowledgement is wrong. 

I understand that the University of the Philippines may investigate and take disciplinary action/s should they find this declaration untrue now or in the future. It may render my application and/or my acceptance and matriculation to the University invalid.

Signature
2025TDT0000

A document with:

1. A paragraph explaining the reason for selecting the particular works to be a part of the portfolio; then,
2. The list of works, numbered in sequential order with Art Work #1 as the oldest, with the following information:

⁕  Art work number

⁕  Title

⁕  Medium

⁕  Size

⁕  Year produced
⁕  One (1) sentence description

A portfolio of exactly thirteen (13) original best works with the following specifications:

• • Acceptable works: 

    • • Paintings, drawings, illustrations, prints (etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, etc.), collage, mixed media, assemblage, sculptures in any medium, and works created with digital media are acceptable. 

      • Only a maximum of two (2) works created with digital media is acceptable.
        No AI based or generated compositions.

      • There are no prescribed sizes and dimensions for the 13 works.

  • All art work numbers corresponding to the list of art works submitted must be visible at the front lower right corner of each work.
    Format: Art work #
    Year produced
    2024TDT0000

  • Photocopies or photographs of original paintings, drawings, collages are not acceptable. 

  • All works must be submitted flat and not rolled. 

A storage waiver  certifying that the applicant understands that the Department of Studio Arts does not store any physical portfolio application materials after 30 July 2025. Unclaimed portfolios beyond that time will be archived or disposed of as the Department sees fit.

An application letter stating why the applicant is applying to the program, their plans and expectations, and other significant matters that shows their level of commitment to their application. This letter must be addressed to:

The Admissions Committee
Department of Studio Arts
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City

A declaration of artistic and academic integrity certifying that all works in the portfolio packet are made by the applicant. It should state the following:

I am a Department of Studio Arts applicant with UP CFA Undergraduate Program Admissions 202__ control number, 202__TDT______, applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (__________) program for AY  202__ - 202__. I declare that:

The portfolio of works and application letter in this application packet are my original work and thoughts, except when there is clear acknowledgement or reference to the work/s of others. 

In applying to the University of the Philippines, I understand that among its guiding principles are its long tradition of honor and excellence. I understand that these principles are in direct opposition to plagiarism and intellectual dishonesty. 

I am aware that the use of an original or someone else's work without permission or acknowledgement is wrong. 

I understand that the University of the Philippines may investigate and take disciplinary action/s should they find this declaration untrue now or in the future. It may render my application and/or my acceptance and matriculation to the University invalid.

Signature
2025TDT0000

A document with:

1. A paragraph explaining the reason for selecting the particular works to be a part of the portfolio; then,
2. The list of works, numbered in sequential order with Art Work #1 as the oldest, with the following information:

⁕  Art work number

⁕  Title

⁕  Medium

⁕  Size

⁕  Year produced
⁕  One (1) sentence description

A portfolio of exactly thirteen (13) original best works with the following specifications:

• • At least five (5) works created before this year. 

    • This will be art work numbers 1-5 or so.

  • Eight (8) works may be made recently and created for the purposes of application. 

  • Acceptable works: 

    • • Paintings, drawings, illustrations, traditional printmaking works, collage, assemblage, sculptures in any medium, and works created with digital media are acceptable. 

      • Only a maximum of two (2) works in digital art is acceptable.
        No AI based or generated compositions.

      • There are no prescribed sizes and dimensions for the 13 works.

  • All art work numbers corresponding to the list of art works submitted must be visible at the lower right corner of each work.
    Format: Art work #
    2025TDT0000

• Photocopies or photographs of original paintings, drawings, collages are not acceptable. 

• All works must be submitted flat and not rolled.

A storage waiver  certifying that the applicant understands that the Department of Studio Arts does not store any physical portfolio application materials after 30 July 2025. Unclaimed portfolios beyond that time will be archived or disposed of as the Department sees fit.

An application letter stating why the applicant is applying to the program, their plans and expectations, and other significant matters that shows their level of commitment to their application. This letter must be addressed to:

The Admissions Committee
Department of Studio Arts
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City

A declaration of artistic and academic integrity certifying that all works in the portfolio packet are made by the applicant. It should state the following:

I am a Department of Studio Arts applicant with UP CFA Undergraduate Program Admissions 202__ control number, 202__TDT______, applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (__________) program for AY  202__ - 202__. I declare that:

The portfolio of works and application letter in this application packet are my original work and thoughts, except when there is clear acknowledgement or reference to the work/s of others. 

In applying to the University of the Philippines, I understand that among its guiding principles are its long tradition of honor and excellence. I understand that these principles are in direct opposition to plagiarism and intellectual dishonesty. 

I am aware that the use of an original or someone else's work without permission or acknowledgement is wrong. 

I understand that the University of the Philippines may investigate and take disciplinary action/s should they find this declaration untrue now or in the future. It may render my application and/or my acceptance and matriculation to the University invalid.

Signature
2025TDT0000

A document with:

1. A paragraph explaining the reason for selecting the particular works to be a part of the portfolio; then,
2. The list of works, numbered in sequential order with Art Work #1 as the oldest, with the following information:

⁕  Art work number

⁕  Title

⁕  Medium

⁕  Size

⁕  Year produced
⁕  One (1) sentence description

 A portfolio of exactly thirteen (13) original best works with the following specifications:

• • Acceptable works:

    • • At least four (4) sculptural works:

        • • One (1) actual sculpture not exceeding 2 × 2 × 2 feet is required. 

          • All other sculpture work submissions can be photographs showing different angles of the work/s. One photograph must show the applicant with the work.

      • Paintings, drawings, illustrations, traditional printmaking works, collage, assemblage, sculptures in any medium, and works created with digital media are acceptable. There are no prescribed sizes and dimensions for these.

      • Only a maximum of two (2) works in digital art is acceptable.
        No AI based or generated compositions.

    • All art work numbers corresponding to the list of art works submitted must be visible at the lower right corner of each work.
      Format: Art work #
      2025TDT0000

  • Photocopies or photographs of original paintings, drawings, collages are not acceptable. 

  • All works must be submitted flat and not rolled.

A storage waiver  certifying that the applicant understands that the Department of Studio Arts does not store any physical portfolio application materials after 30 July 2025. Unclaimed portfolios beyond that time will be archived or disposed of as the Department sees fit.