Portfolio Tips

Yes - your portfolio will not be one big file. Each work of the 8 - 10 works in the portfolio will be uploaded as individual file, please do not submit your entire portfolio of 8 - 10 works as one PDF / file.

If you have a series of works that you consider to be one piece, edit them together onto one page before you upload them (a collage) or upload the series of works as a multi-page PDF to be considered one piece in the portfolio.

Yes! Detail shots or perspective shots (3D work) are a great way for reviewers to get a better sense of the work you are showing . You can edit the images all onto one page or create a multi-page PDF to submit. We recommend highlighting the best overall image first.

Yes! Within your portfolio submission to OCAD U, you will have the opportunity to add this information. Slideroom will have a space for these details along with space for a description.

You can also use this 50-word description to tell us why you are uploading the work you have in your portfolio, anything you think we should know about your work, etc.

While you may not have the exact materials, consider how you can showcase related skills using what equipment you do have. There are always ways to be creative.

Try using alternate materials, play with scale, experiment combining different process’ and techniques together, challenge yourself and have fun! 

There are alternatives to some programs such as Gimp and Google Sketchup if you're concerned about digital software. You can do free trials of working with the 3D building software and you can also have access to Google Sketchup's 2D blue print drafting / drawing template that is similar to AUTO-CAD

Also, it’s important that you can show planning. For 3D show, concept sketches for products/buildings. For animation/video you can show drawing out frames by using your phone to take videos or stop motion and mapping out animatics