2024 GD PORTFOLIO REVIEW DEADLINE
11:59 PM CST, Sunday, November 3rd
Students may begin drafting their application and uploading the required files on Thursday, October 3rd and continue to make changes until 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS
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GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW WORKSHOP
06:00–07:45 PM CST, Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Stafford Hall/Room 200 (upstairs)
During this mandatory workshop, Graphic Design faculty will discuss the portfolio review process in detail, answer student questions, and show applicants how to correctly resize and export files for submission! Pizza will be served!
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AIGA PORTFOLIO PARTY
— check Instagram for date/time/location!
Applying to the Graphic Design concentration? Join the AIGA MSU Portfolio Party to receive feedback, advice, and assistance on your in-progress portfolio. During this help session, interested students will meet with current Graphic Design students via the AIGA MSU student chapter to discuss their portfolios, and receive insight on the review process.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW DEADLINE
11:59 PM CST, Sunday, November 3, 2024
Students will apply via Submittable. The portal will open on Thursday, October 3rd and close at 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, November 3rd. The portfolio review requirements and process will be reviewed in detail during the mandatory workshop.
GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW RESOURCES
2024 Graphic Design Portfolio Review Workshop [PDF] — This 7-page handout contains a comprehensive overview along with detailed instructions. GD faculty discuss this document in-depth during the mandatory workshop.
Academic Record Form [PDF]
Portfolio Review Examples — This 10-page PDF contains examples of previous portfolio review work.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Suzanne Powney (she/her) | Associate Professor of Art/Graphic Design
spowney@caad.msstate.edu
page updated by CH (10/08/24)