Graphic Design - Algonquin College
Graphic Design - Algonquin College Graphic Design - Algonquin College
portfolio submissionAs part of the application process, you are required to submita layout test, a drawing test, as well as a portfolio. There is aportfolio assessment fee payable to Algonquin College withyour submission. Please check online for information on costof the assessment.Please find below specific instructions on how to completeeach of these items. TIP: if you are unfamiliar with some ofthe terminology, a few hours of research on line to graphicdesign related sites will help. If you are a serious aspiringdesigner, you might want to buy a few trade magazines:Applied Arts, How Magazine or Communication Arts — just tomention a few.The portfolio submission is a sampling of 10 to 15 of yourbest pieces of art and design and should demonstratecreativity, neatness and how you have developed your ideas.The portfolio should also demonstrate your hand skills andhow well you can sketch your ideas. Included with your 10to 15 pieces you will also supply a drawing and layout test(originals).Plagiarism is not tolerated! Applicants who have submittedwork which is not their own, will not be accepted to theprogram.Your portfolio submission should include:• Drawings in ink or pencil (colour and/or B&W mix) createdfrom observation, imagination and/or memory. Try toshow a variety of work — not just drawings. You couldincorporate some of your drawings into a layout that incorporatestype or photography (such as a magazine coverlayout, CD cover design, product label, etc).• Thumbnail sketches that show how you developed anidea into a finished piece. Show your research, preliminarysketches, works in progress especially if you supply computergenerated layouts and designs.• Any exploration in typographic design would be great toinclude. (Research typography if you are not familiar withthis term).• Projects that combine text and graphics in a finished commercialapplication such as posters, folders, ads, logos, etc.• Show work that reflects your understanding and use ofcolour. Consider focal point, cropping and placement ofmultiple images in your layout.The following will NOT be accepted :• Loose samples in a garbage bag or rolled in a mailing tube• Scrapbooks or binders• 35 mm slides of artwork or CD’s• Any form of sculpture or fabric arts, oil paintings, framedor unframed. Please supply photographs or photocopiesof any large pieces like paintings or sculptures. Do notsend originals of any work).Please supply photographs or photocopiesor your originals. If you submit work thatwas part of a collaboration, indicate whatpart you played in the process.Portfolios will NOT be returned unless requestedand picked up by applicant.DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS — APRIL 30Completed portfolios should be delivered to :Algonquin College Graphic Design DepartmentRoom N215, 1385 Woodroffe avenue,Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8graphic design portfolio requirements 3
portfolio kitYou may purchase a Graphic Design portfolio kit from theAlgonquin College Bookstore: (613) 727-4723 ext. 7609.The kit includes the following:• A cardboard mailing package;• A return self-adhesive address label;• 2 - 10” x 15” #27 Illustration Boards (for the portrait andlayout tests);• 18 sheets of 12” x 18” black poster board for mountingyour portfolio pieces.Label the package clearly with your name and contactinformation including your student number. The key pointis to make sure your presentation is neat. Centre your pieceson the boards. Mount the work using double-sided tape,adhesive spray or rubber cement. Include your name onevery item submitted. If you are not able to obtain the kit, allcontents in the kit can be purchased at any art supply store.Simply supply pieces in a large envelope.design studiesAcceptance is based on the quality and creativity of yourwork and the results of your tests. If you are not acceptedinto the Graphic Design Program, Algonquin offers optionsthat could improve your chances of acceptance in the future.Algonquin College has a one year Design Studies certificateprogram through General Arts and Science. Students whocomplete this program develop quality portfolios that have agood chance of acceptance into Graphic Design.The college also offers various Visual Arts courses throughthe School of Part-time Studies that can improve skills ingraphic techniques. The courses in the Part-time Studiesprogram can not be used for exemptions from courses in theGraphic Design Program.4 graphic design portfolio requirements
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portfolio submissionAs part of the application process, you are required to submita layout test, a drawing test, as well as a portfolio. There is aportfolio assessment fee payable to <strong>Algonquin</strong> <strong>College</strong> withyour submission. Please check online for information on costof the assessment.Please find below specific instructions on how to completeeach of these items. TIP: if you are unfamiliar with some ofthe terminology, a few hours of research on line to graphicdesign related sites will help. If you are a serious aspiringdesigner, you might want to buy a few trade magazines:Applied Arts, How Magazine or Communication Arts — just tomention a few.The portfolio submission is a sampling of 10 to 15 of yourbest pieces of art and design and should demonstratecreativity, neatness and how you have developed your ideas.The portfolio should also demonstrate your hand skills andhow well you can sketch your ideas. Included with your 10to 15 pieces you will also supply a drawing and layout test(originals).Plagiarism is not tolerated! Applicants who have submittedwork which is not their own, will not be accepted to theprogram.Your portfolio submission should include:• Drawings in ink or pencil (colour and/or B&W mix) createdfrom observation, imagination and/or memory. Try toshow a variety of work — not just drawings. You couldincorporate some of your drawings into a layout that incorporatestype or photography (such as a magazine coverlayout, CD cover design, product label, etc).• Thumbnail sketches that show how you developed anidea into a finished piece. Show your research, preliminarysketches, works in progress especially if you supply computergenerated layouts and designs.• Any exploration in typographic design would be great toinclude. (Research typography if you are not familiar withthis term).• Projects that combine text and graphics in a finished commercialapplication such as posters, folders, ads, logos, etc.• Show work that reflects your understanding and use ofcolour. Consider focal point, cropping and placement ofmultiple images in your layout.The following will NOT be accepted :• Loose samples in a garbage bag or rolled in a mailing tube• Scrapbooks or binders• 35 mm slides of artwork or CD’s• Any form of sculpture or fabric arts, oil paintings, framedor unframed. Please supply photographs or photocopiesof any large pieces like paintings or sculptures. Do notsend originals of any work).Please supply photographs or photocopiesor your originals. If you submit work thatwas part of a collaboration, indicate whatpart you played in the process.Portfolios will NOT be returned unless requestedand picked up by applicant.DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS — APRIL 30Completed portfolios should be delivered to :<strong>Algonquin</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Graphic</strong> <strong>Design</strong> DepartmentRoom N215, 1385 Woodroffe avenue,Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8graphic design portfolio requirements 3
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