The Digital Futures undergraduate program accepts students with strengths in diverse areas. Some applicants have strong visual skills such as art making and others are strong in non-visual subjects such as creative writing, science, computing or business. Because of the diversity of applicants, the Digital Futures undergraduate program portfolio requirements are different to the standard OCAD U guidelines. This section explains how to make a suitable portfolio that is tailored to your background and interests. Your submission will be made up of two components: a portfolio and a statement of intent.
1. Portfolio
Your portfolio is an important part of your admission application. Keep in mind that when it comes to your portfolio, the most important features we look for are passion and curiosity — along with your ability to think laterally or "outside the box." This can be shown through visual or non-visual work. You can include a maximum of 10 pieces of work, one of which will be your sketchbook/creative journal/process document etc.
For helpful tips on how to best present and submit your portfolio through SlideRoom, check back on our Preparing a Portfolio page.
If your strengths are predominantly visual: your portfolio needs to demonstrate a variety of your skills and approaches to art making. This can include experimentation in both traditional and digital media, shown in a diverse range of media. Work exploring colour, form and mixed media approaches are welcome, as are three dimensional works, such as models, jewellery or sculpture. You can also provide links to websites that you have designed or that contain your work.
If your strengths are predominantly non-visual: your portfolio should include your best project work from subjects, such as reports or extensive written work. You should also add any hobbies or interests that give us an indication of your passion and curiosity. Some examples include photography, craft, poetry, cartoons, homemade videos, model making, computer programs, Facebook or other websites.
If your strengths are both visual and non-visual: you can follow both sets of the guidelines given above.
2. Statement of Intent
A Statement of Intent of approximately 300 words is a required element of the portfolio. No portfolio will be reviewed without the written statement. After your application has been received and processed details will be emailed to you about the Statement of Intent. No portfolio will be reviewed without the written statement.