Each applicant is required to submit a portfolio of artwork.

Each applicant is required to have the following in their portfolio. This should include a sketchbook of recent work:

• 6 to 8 works in a variety of media

• Media types can include:

  • pencil crayon

  • watercolour

  • oil

  • acrylic

  • charcoal

  • pencil

• A self-portrait (any medium, any style)

• Drawings or paintings from life (don’t work from photographs)

• 3-dimensional work, eg. sculpture, assemblage, construction

• Works should be organized chronologically from past to the most recent pieces

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you apply from other grades?

Grade 10 and 11 applicants are expected to present work at a higher level of technical skill in a wide variety of media.

What media should I have represented in my portfolio?

Students are asked to have a variety of media but should not engage in media for the sake of inclusion to meet the specifications. We encourage a variety of media but would rather see a representation of their strengths. Students should include drawings created from direct live observation vs. copying from photo resources.

What kind of professions are connected with the visual arts?

The creative industry is broad and includes many different areas. Some of these include applied arts such as graphic design, illustration, industrial design etc. There are also the academic branches such as curation and instruction. Many artists are entrepreneurs who run their own businesses. Creativity, problem solving and independent thinking are assets in every profession and these are areas that are developed in every level of the visual arts program. The rich visual culture that we inhabit reflects our need of visual artists and creative individuals.