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Return to Portfolio Table of Contents An informational Portfolio Preparation Workshop is usually held one week prior to portfolio submission. Please check with the Art Department's office. 832-2620 Portfolio Requirements WhoArt
students who started at CCSU since 1990, including undergraduates,
transfer students, Post-Baccalaureate certification students accepted
prior to July 2, 2004, must pass a portfolio review before they register
for a 300 or higher level studio art class. If you are registering for
100 or 200 level courses, you do NOT need to be reviewed. There will be
another review in the fall before spring 2006 registration.
Portfolio submission for the FALL semester is due the Third Friday in
October Please contact the Art Department for details: 860-832-2620 Media Work submitted should show a variety of media, such as pencil, pen, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, clay, wood, fiber, original photographs, digital images, video, etc. You need not use every medium but should include the media that best meets the specifications below. The following four items are the main criteria for judging portfolios, which must include a minimum of 10 pieces and a maximum of 12 pieces: 1. Drawings and/or Paintings: Students must submit at least two still-lifes, one landscape, and one architecture (indoor or outdoor) drawings and/or paintings that accurately create the illusion of 3D space on a 2D picture plane via: relative scale, relative position, overlapping, diagonals, foreshortening, foreground-middle-ground-background, and atmospheric perspective. 2. Elements and Principles of Design: Students must submit at least four (4) works of art (2D and/or 3D) that illustrate convincing knowledge and translation of the elements (line, texture, color, shape, form, value, space) and principles (balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, repetition, rhythm, variety, and unity) of design. 3. Tonal drawings: Students must submit at least two (2) tonal drawings in pencil, charcoal, and/or ink. These drawings must be executed from life and depict figure, landscape, or still life, as well as successfully describe the illusion of light defining 3D volume. Rendering of tonal drawing in pencil, ink, or charcoal [required] or color works of art [optional] clearly illustrating:
4. Craftsmanship: Students’ work must demonstrate foundation level craftsmanship and skill in the chosen media and processes with regards to:
All work should be created from direct observation rather than copied from photos or other sources. Work should exhibit an effective understanding of the material presented in foundation or do we want to say 100 and 200 level? courses (Drawing 1, Design 1, etc.). Students whose portfolios do not meet standards may be required to take supplemental courses. No student will be allowed to proceed on to a 300-level Art course without a successful portfolio review. Format2-D pieces must be unframed, ORIGINAL WORK. Original 3-D work that is portable, such as ceramic pots, can also be included in the portfolio. Large 2-D work (too big for portfolio) and large 3-D work (too big to transport) must be submitted as slides, color copies, or photographic prints. ONLY work created to be viewed digitally (digital video or digital photo) should be submitted on a CD or DVD. PresentationAll of your 2-D work must be in a suitable folder such as an art portfolio (make sure 2-D work fits completely into the portfolio/folder). Your 3-D work should be unpacked and placed with your portfolio. Be sure everything is clearly identified. Further identification procedures will be explained to you when you drop off your work. Identify on your portfolio which area of specialization you wish to pursue, if known. *Note: Post-Baccalaureate Certification students admitted to Graduate Studies after July 2004 submit their portfolios as part of the admission process. Click here for new requirements |