Creative Work / Portfolio Review
The Michael Graves College requires a portfolio of creative work to be evaluated for acceptance into the design programs, transfer in students in architecture, and for the Master of Architecture program. Students must complete the creative work requirement. Students are expected to be prepared and have experiences and knowledge in the visual arts in order to gain entrance to the rigorous programs of study for the BA, BFA, and BID degrees. For the M.Arch degree, students without an undergraduate degree in design or architecture should demonstrate their interests in the creative fields. For the applicants with an undergraduate degree in design, architecture, or engineering, the portfolio should demonstrate the skills they have acquired during their undergraduate studies and outside the curriculum ( internships, competitions…) for the admission committee to assess the pre-requisite courses.
- A minimum of 8 individual pieces of creative work and no more than 12 will be accepted into the review.
- Your best work should display your creative thinking and skill in basic design and drawing. Select examples in a variety of media and subject matter.
- You may include items created on your own or while in school. All items shown must be your own, original creative work.
- An essay (400-word minimum) is also required.
- Important: Please label and identify each item in your portfolio.
Category & Criteria for evaluation
- Visualization: Effective Sketching and Drawing Skills
- Visual Form: Effective Use of Visual Elements and Principles of Composition
- Technical: Effective Use of Traditional Art Media and/or Digital Media
- Creativity: Unconventional and/or Unique Solutions and Conceptual Strength
- Presentation: Variety and Range in the selection of creative work
- Professionalism: Maturity and Thoughtfulness of Essay
