The next Graphic Design Portfolio Review will take place in FALL 2024. The 2023 Graphic Design Portfolio Review closed at 05:00 PM CST on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Information about the 2024 Graphic Design Portfolio Review will be posted in Fall 2024.
WHAT IS THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW?
The Graphic Design Portfolio Review takes place every Fall semester — it is only offered once per year.
It is a closed-door evaluation of your artwork after completion of the following courses in the Department of Art BFA Program (or their transferred equivalent): Design I & II, Drawing I & II, 3D Design, and Intro to Computing Art. (Students who are currently enrolled in 3D Design and/or Intro to Computing Art are eligible to apply.)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW?
The enrollment demand for the Graphic Design program is very high and classroom spaces and resources are limited. Only the top students will be selected for entry into the Graphic Design Concentration. Students must pass the portfolio review in order to enter the Graphic Design Concentration.
GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW RESOURCES
The resources listed below are for the 2023 Graphic Design Portfolio Review. These documents will be updated for the next review in September/October of 2024.
2023 Graphic Design Portfolio Review Workshop PDF — This 7-page handout contains a comprehensive overview along with detailed instructions.
1 Overview: What is the Portfolio Review?
2 Overview: Required & Optional Elements
3 Overview: Review Results
4 File Formatting
5 Basic Photography Tips
6 Academic Record Form [PDF]
7 Submittable: Application Overview
Portfolio Review Examples — This 10-page PDF contains examples of previous portfolio review work.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Aubrey Pohl (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Art/Graphic Design
apohl@caad.msstate.edu
page updated by CH (11/06/23)