"Review Week 14"

Academy of Art University:

Location:

San Francisco, California

Offered Majors:

Masters of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Associate in Arts, Certificate, Continuing Art Education

Admissions:

· No-Barrier admissions policy

· AA, BFA, BA and portfolio development programs – high school diploma or equivalent. No diploma required.

· MFA and MA programs – Bachelors degree, submission of portfolio and statement of intent.

Digital Media Arts College:

Location:

Boca Raton, Florida

Majors Offered:

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Admission:

· High School Diploma

· Drawing Portfolio

· Essay

· Entrance Testing

Fullsail University:

Location:

Winter Park, Florida

Majors Offered:

Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree

Admission:

You must have a standard High School diploma or GED from a recognized and accredited school to begin a degree program at Full Sail. Two letters of recommendation are also suggested, but not required. Your admissions representative will provide you with the form for the letter, or it may be downloaded once you have enrolled.

(University of North Texas) College of Visual Arts and Design:

Location:

Denton, Texas

Major Offered:

BFA, MA, MFA, Undergrad

Admission:

• Freshman applicants must have a verbal SAT score of 450 or higher, or a verbal ACT score of 18 or higher.

• Transfer Freshmen (with less than 30 hours) must have a verbal SAT of 450 or better and a GPA of 2.5.

Transfer applicants with more than 30 hours must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.

Harrington College of Design:

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Major Offered:

BA, MA, MFA

Admission:

· Application for admission

· Attestation of graduation from high school or equivalent

· Request for official U.S. high school transcript, GED or equivalent

· Personal Statement of Intent

· SAT/ACT or Placement Scores

· Payment of non-refundable application fee

· Aptitude for creativity

· Commitment to achieving professional and personal goals

What is a portfolio?

It is an accumulation of all the work that someone had done over a period of time.

What is the importance of a portfolio?

It shows people the type of things you are good at and it helps colleges and jobs see the things you will bring.