National Portfolio Day Toronto at York University

Register for a Reminder

Nov. 3, 2018

12-4 P.M.

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York University’s School of the Arts, Media,
Performance & Design is excited to welcome
you to National Portfolio Day.

NPD is a free event for students who wish to pursue an education in Art and/or Design.

Have your portfolio reviewed by representatives from colleges and universities accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. They will be available to provide feedback on your work, answer questions about their programs, and discuss professional careers in art and design.

November 3, 2018

Portfolio Reviews

12 to 4 P.M.

Please note that appointments will not be necessary. This is based on first come, first serve. This is not an examination or competition. We recommend you arrive early as there will be lineups.

Location

Joan & Martin Goldfarb
Centre for Fine Arts
86 Fine Arts Road
York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M3J 1P3

Participating Schools

Alberta College of Art and Design

Alfred University, School of Art and Design

Art Center College of Design

CalArts (California Institute of the Arts)

California College of the Arts

College for Creative Studies

College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University

Columbus College of Art & Design

Concordia University

Cornish College of the Arts

Emily Carr University of Art & Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University

Maryland Institute College of Art

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

New Hampshire Institute of Art

New York School of Interior Design

NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design)

OCAD University

Otis College of Art and Design

Paris College of Art

Parsons School of Design

Pratt Institute

Ringling College of Art and Design

Rochester Institute of Technology

San Francisco Art Institute

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of Visual Arts

Sheridan College

Syracuse University, College of Visual & Performing Arts

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art

University of the Arts London

Portfolio Tips

Edit, edit, edit! Curate your portfolio to the best and most recent work.
Start and end with key pieces.
Bring your own computer or tablet to showcase your strengths in non-traditional media.
Be confident and tell your story! Follow a story structure to get them engaged in your work.
Don’t forget to ask questions! That way you get a better sense of the program and if it’s the right fit for you.
Plan to have different portfolios for different programs.
Show Diversity! Include a variety of work as many schools have interdisciplinary focus.
Show the process! They want to see how you think and develop ideas.
Sketchbooks are key! Sketches show research, inspiration and thought process.
Practice makes perfect! Present your portfolio to your family and friends so you’re polished when you see the professors!

Tips for the Day

Bring snacks, dress in layers and wear comfy shoes.
Arrive early as this is a popular event.
Try to meet with your top 3 choices first as there will not be enough time to meet all the schools.
If your portfolio rocks, we will waive your Supplementary Evaluation.
If your portfolio needs improvements then it’s great to find out early at National Portfolio Day.