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Portfolio Requirements

Applicants to the MFA with an Art Major

• The applicant must submit a portfolio that effectively represents the applicant’s body of work/research to date
• Submission should include 20 digital still images on one CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
• For works that do not lend themselves to still documentation, the applicant may submit a 10-minute video compilation on CD-ROM OR DVD
• For works that require documentation in both still image and video formats, the applicant may submit 10 digital images and a 5-minute video
• Image and/or video submission should be accompanied by a list with date, title, and media of each image and/or video piece
• If necessary, add pertinent information to list to help clarify specific works, e.g. video/audio, performance, web-based, etc.

Applicants to the MFA with a Theatre & Dramatic Arts Major

• If performance is your emphasis you may be invited to do an audition/interview. Alternate arrangements may be possible for those applying from a great distance.
• If design is your emphasis please submit a portfolio containing maximum of 20 images. Additional requirements pertaining to your specific area may apply.
• Alternate arrangements may be possible for candidates applying from a great distance
• Additional requirements pertaining to a candidate’s specific area of study may apply

Applicants to the MFA program with a New Media major

• The applicant must submit a portfolio that represents your body of work/research to date which may be delivered in the following formats:
  • PC or Mac-based CD-ROM
  • DVD, website URL
  • VHS or Mini DV tape
  • Print portfolio
  • Slides