Studio Arts Intermedia / Cyberarts

Studio Arts
Programs Offered:
Photography
Ceramics (Major)
Fibres (Major)
Painting and Drawing (Major)
Print Media (Major, Minor)
Sculpture (Major)
Studio Art (Major)
Art History and Studio Art (Major)
Programs Offered:
Letter of intent
program? If you are particularly interested in an area within Studio Arts, please indicate why.
k Describe your educational background and
any relevant experience.
l What are your goals and expectations in
relation to this program?
taken in photography (including where and when).
k Discuss the ­conceptual unity of the portfo- lio contents and the context in which the work was produced (for example, in a course).
l Discuss the particular area(s) within the field of photography which interest you.
m Write a short text on your aspirations upon
receiving your degree.
YOUR WORK
YOUR WORK
j What are your reasons for applying to this
Your portfolio should contain 15-20 pieces of your
own work (either recently completed or currently
in progress). Include work that demonstrates your
ability to work in a variety of media, in both twoand three-dimensions. Examples include drawings, paintings, prints, collage and other mixed
media work, sculpture, ceramics, fibers work,
etc. You may also include photographs, animation, film, video, audio recordings, documentation
of performance art, etc.
Please tailor your portfolio to the specific program
area to which you are applying.
Your work should show evidence of both technical
skill and conceptual development. Basic abilities
in drawing, composition and colour-use must be
demonstrated.
Original work is preferred as long as it is flat,
unframed, and measures no more than 24”x36”
(60x90cm). CDs/DVDs or USB flash drives of
JPEG images are also acceptable. Please see
Digital Submissions on reverse for formatting
guidelines.
Major in Photography
Intermedia / Cyberarts
portfolio
Checklist
Program Offered:
Major in Intermedia/Cyberarts
Letter of intent
j List all courses and workshops you have Your portfolio should contain 15-20 images consisting of black-and-white and/or colour photographs.
Prints are preferred to digital images as long as
they are flat, unframed and measure no more
than 24"x36" (60x90cm). CDs/DVDs or USB
flash drives of JPEG images are also acceptable.
Please see Digital Submissions on reverse for
formatting guidelines.
The Portfolio Evaluation Committee prefers
cohesive, well-edited portfolios which indicate
an applicant’s specific interests and/or thought
process.
It is recognized that applicants may have limited
training in the medium, therefore examples of
work done in other visual arts media may be
submitted to supplement the photographic portfolio.
We do not accept any glassed or framed images.
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Letter of intent
Please summarize your academic and artistic background and describe your particular
interests and goals in relation to Intermedia/
Cyberarts. In addition, please address the following questions:
Cyberarts Program?
program?
l What kind of media and disciplines would you like to study?
Applying to:
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Include the following items, in the order listed
below:
j Why have you chosen the Intermedia/
k What is your understanding of the
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q Portfolio Information Form
(front/first page of portfolio)
YOUR WORK
q Internal Transfer Form
*only if you are a current Concordia B.F.A. student
Your portfolio should demonstrate your creative
potential in Intermedia/Cyberarts.
q Letter of Intent
(printed, 1 page maximum, please see Portfolio Guidelines)
q A copy of your most recent transcripts or current student record
Portfolios should consist of a maximum of 15
examples of the applicant’s work, and must be
well organized and easy to navigate.
Acceptable formats include CDs, DVDs, USB
flash drives, websites, audiotapes and text.
Video or sound work submissions must not
exceed 10 minutes running time. Applicants may
submit a composite of several videos or sound
works as long as it conforms to the 10 minute
maximum length.
Works that are flat and under 24”x36” (60x90cm)
may be submitted in original format. Large and
three-dimensional works should be submitted in
digital form.
Please see Digital Submissions on reverse for
formatting guidelines.
Specific Program Requirements
q Image List
(printed, 1 page max.)
q Optional: Include a prepaid courier waybill or S.A.S.E. for the return of your portfolio
q Label the outside of your portfolio with the program to which you are applying, followed by your name and Student ID#
•a PORTFOLIO INFORMATION form
For mail-in portfolios, please print a PDF of the
Portfolio Information Form (for either Photography,
Studio Arts or IMCA) available on the Studio Arts
website (studio-arts.concordia.ca). This form can
also be filled out in person at the time of portfolio
drop-off.
•your most recent TRANSCRIPTS
A printed photocopy of only your most recent
academic transcripts are required in addition to
any transcripts that you may have already sent to
Admissions.
•your IMAGE LIST
A numbered image list should specify the medium,
dimensions and date of completion (unless it is a
work in progress) for each work.
Write your name, Student ID number and the program
to which you are applying on the actual disc (not on
the case) using permanent marker. Don’t attach any
type of adhesive labels to your disc since these can
fall off, jam up disc drives or make the disc unreadable.
What is an Image List?
This is a one-page printed description list that corresponds numerically to each piece submitted in your
portfolio. It should contain the following information:
medium, size, date, duration (in case of time-based
work). It is not necessary to provide a detailed description of the work.
General Portfolio Tips
• Your work should be presented with care, but the
presentation should not distract from the work itself.
If you're submitting digital images, take the time to
document your work properly - your images should be
high quality, in focus, well-lit and indicate scale when
necessary.
• Don't include anything that is breakable, sharp, or
framed in the portfolio.
• Don't glue, staple, tape your required documents
(portfolio information form, letter of intent, etc) to your
portfolio. These documents should be easily located at
the front of your portfolio,
• Don't include copies of your birth certificate,
Canadian citizenship, official transcripts with your transcripts in your portfolio – these documents should be
sent directly to Admissions.
• It's not necessary to label every individual piece your Image List should contain all relevant information
related to your work.
How many people are admitted to each program?
All programs in the Studio Arts Department are competitive and selective. The annual capacity for each
program can be found on www.concordia.ca.
Can I email/upload my portfolio online?
Not at this time. The Department of Studio Arts
accepts only portfolios of original work or portfolios
submitted on CD/DVD or flashdrive.
Do I need to submit a separate portfolio for each
program?
­­­Separate portfolios are required for application to the
following programs: Photography, IMCA, Studio Arts
(this includes Ceramics, Fibres, Sculpture Painting
& Drawing, Print Media, Studio Art and Art History &
Studio Art). If you indicated in your application that you
wish to be considered for any of these major or minor
programs (as either a 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice), you
must submit the appropriate portfolio(s) for each program. Please see the specific program requirements
on the back of this pamphlet.
Can I meet with someone in regards to my portfolio?
If you would like assistance with assembling your portfolio or for evaluation feedback, the only time to meet
with faculty members is during the annual Portfolio
Day (www.portfoliodayinmontreal.com) which occurs in
the fall of every year.
When will I know the results?
By the end of April, most applicants should have
received an e-mail and/or letter from Admissions.
When can I pick up my portfolio?
As soon as you receive an admissions response, you
may pick up your portfolio from the Studio Arts Office
(VA-250). If you included a S.A.S.E. or a prepaid waybill, your portfolio will be returned at this time.
The Department of Studio Arts
Concordia University, VA-250
1395 Rene-Levesque BLVD West
Montreal, QC H3G 2M5
Portfolios can also be dropped off in person at
the address above. Deadline: March 1
Our office (VA-250) is on the second floor of
the Visual Arts Building, located on the corner
of Crescent and Rene-Levesque Boulevard, 2
minutes from Metro station Lucien-L’Allier.
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•a printed LETTER OF INTENT
Your letter of intent should be no longer than one
page and written in English or French. In general,
it should describe your educational background
and any relevant experience in art, as well as your
expectations in relation to the programs to which
you are applying. Please refer to the specific questions that need to be addressed for the different
programs.
Please don't submit Powerpoint presentations since
these take too long to load and can be distracting
when viewing your portfolio.
I have already sent my transcripts to Admissions.
Do I need to submit another copy in my portfolio?
Yes­. This is so that the Portfolio Evaluation Committee
can see your transcripts. A photocopy of your transcript
is sufficient in this case.
Portfolios can be mailed to:
CRESCENT
In addition to your artwork, you must also
include the following items (to be placed
at the front of your portfolio):
File size is different than image size. Still images
should be submitted as numbered JPEG files (eg. 01_
LastName_FirstName, 02_LastName_FirstName, etc.)
with a resolution size around 1024x768, 72dpi. Each
image should not exceed 3MB. Video and sound files
should not exceed 60 MB each, the maximum running
time is 10 minutes total.
How to Find Us:
VA
RENE-LEVESQUE BLVD W.
SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS CAMPUS
Downtown Montreal
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LUCIEN L’ALLIER
A portfolio of artwork for admissions to a Studio
Arts program should be a collection of your best
and most recent work in visual arts. It should represent your individual interests, abilities and explorations. Your portfolio can include original work or
digital documentation of work in two- and/or threedimensions and time-based formats. Consider
visual, conceptual, and technical proficiency in
selecting your best and most recent work. Please
tailor your portfolio to the specific program to which
you are applying.
What should my portfolio look like?
Artwork can be submitted in folders, binders, zippered
nylon portfolios, on disc, etc or a combination thereof.
The first thing in your portfolio should be your Portfolio
Information form, followed by your Letter of Intent, your
most recent transcripts, your List of Works/Image List,
a SASE or courier waybill for return (optional), followed
by your best, most recent work.
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What is a portfolio?
Frequently Asked Questions
MACKAY
portfolio Guidelines
How should I format my digital portfolio?
Digital portfolios can be submitted on MAC-compatible
CD/DVD or USB flash drive along with a corresponding numbered Image List. Please ensure your disc/
USB key is easy to navigate and that your files are
kept to a manageable size.
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Digital Submissions
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Lucien-L'Allier
The Studio Arts Office can be reached at:
' (514) 848-2424 ext 4262 or 4263
; studioarts@concordia.ca
For more information, please visit our website:
studio-arts.concordia.ca