YOUR PORTFOLIO
Provided here is information about how to prepare and submit a portfolio of artwork as part of your application for admission to the Fine Arts programme at Mount Allison University.
WHO
SHOULD SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO?
Applicants
for admission in the 2009 academic year for these programmes:
• Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Minor in Fine Arts (B.A. Major/Minor,
Fine Arts)
WHY IS IT REQUESTED?
When you select artwork for members of our department to
review, you are taking the opportunity to show us some of your skills,
interests and ideas.
Entry into the Fine Arts programme is very
competitive as only a limited number of spaces are available. All those wishing
to study with us have to submit a portfolio following the steps indicated in the
Fine Arts Department's website under Admission [Click
here], and to apply for admission to the University (see the Admissions section
of the Mount Allison website or [click
here] to go to the “Admissions-Apply Now” page (http://www.mta.ca/apply/application.htm)
and follow the instructions).
CAN
I APPLY IN PERSON?
Remember to apply for admission to Mount Allison University.
Note that regular University entrance requirements are to be fulfilled
before the application to Fine Arts.
• Information is available in the Admissions section of the Mount Allison
University website
[click here]
(http://www.mta.ca/administration/sas/admissions/index.htm). [Click
here] to go
to the Admissions-Apply Now” page (http://www.mta.ca/apply/application.htm)
and follow
the instructions.
WHEN ARE THE PORTFOLIO AND THE ART INFORMATION SHEET DUE?
Both are due February 15, 2010. We are not able to consider
late portfolios. They will not be opened, and will be returned to the applicant.
- Send or deliver your portfolio and the Art Information Sheet in separate packaging
- Ensure the applicant's name is on the outside of the portfolio
Send to:
Art Submissions
Department of Fine Arts
Mount Allison University
53 York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1C9
Office Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Complete and Submit the ART INFORMATION SHEET
The Art Information
Sheet is to be submitted to the Fine Arts Department (see links
below), by February 15, 2010 for study beginning in September of the same year. Note:
the Art Information Sheet should be sent separately from the portfolio,
preferably in advance.
Choose one option below:
• Complete
and submit the Art Information Sheet online [html
form]
• Download
and print the Art Information Sheet [pdf].
This version of the form can be
completed and sent by mail to the Fine Arts Department.
WHEN
DO I FIND OUT IF I AM ACCEPTED INTO THE FINE ARTS PROGRAMME?
The Department's
recommendations are sent to Student Services in mid-April. You should hear shortly
after this.
Due to restricted studio space only a limited number of students can be accepted to the programme, and the decisions
are final.
ABOUT YOUR PORTFOLIO
Please follow these guidelines carefully:
• You may send ONLY digital images on CD or DVD.
• A total of 15 visual images or 10 visual images and up to 3 minutes of video.
• If possible, send a variety of works in different media. We also
encourage you to
send sketchbooks.
• Organize your work chronologically from earliest to most recent when possible
(Note: we recommend submitting recent work).
• Include a list of your work in order. Include the title, the year the
work was made, media used, and dimensions (height x width [x depth] in cm - centimeters).
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| Digital media (CD/DVD) |
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY PORTFOLIO?
DIGITAL MEDIA (CD/DVD)• Print your name on the CD or DVD disc
• Pictures of artworks should be jpg format files, with a resolution of 72-300 dpi, maximum image size of 1024 x 768 pixels, maximum file size for each image is 500 kb.
• Label each file (image) with a number first, then title.
• Ensure that your CD-R or DVD-R has been formatted correctly. Test before sending.
• If you are sending videos, please send a maximum of two discs running no longer than five minutes each. Digital video files should be accessible with one of the following plug-ins: Quicktime, RealPlayer, Shockwave, Windows Media Player or Flash.
• Do not include in your submission any URLs/hyperlinks to Internet sites with your
images, and do not submit any files by e-mail.
Note: Every precaution is taken by Mount Allison University to ensure that
portfolios are handled carefully. Mount Allison University does not accept responsibility
for loss or damage to materials submitted.
The faculty and staff of the Department of Fine Arts appreciate your interest in our programme. Let us by telephone at 506-364-2490 or e-mail finearts@mta.ca if you have any questions about the programme or the application process. If you can come to visit us, we would welcome the chance to meet you.