PRINTMAKING BFA ENTRY REVIEWS
art.unt.edu/studio-art-concentration-entry-review
Make an appointment with the Printmaking Area Coordinator for consultations.
Due October 15
Submit all contents through unt.slideroom.com
PORTFOLIO CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
1. 12 to18 Images of Artworks:
Demonstrate proficiency with at least two printmaking processes in creating strong visual matrixes, printing matrixes with fidelity, and curating prints. Image 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9 will consist of three limited editions of three consistent prints each. Additional images may be prints or other related media. Artworks should be photographed or scanned showing the whole print including the deckle, torn, or cut edge of the paper.
Get a reservation now if you want the CVAD photo documentation to photograph your work: https://art.unt.edu/about-cvad/photo-documentation-room
OR photograph/scan the work yourself using camera, lights, and tripod checked out from the 3rd floor CVAD computer lab. Here are general tips for photographing artwork: https://dgillart.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/photographing-artwork/
All images should be color corrected and white balanced as appropriate to professional quality.
2. Transcripts
Upload your transcripts to Slideroom. UNT students must include an unofficial copy of your transcripts, which may be downloaded from my.unt.edu. For transfer students, you must include unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions attended. Acceptance to the program is contingent on 2.75 and in good academic standing. Save as pdf using the following file convention Last_first_transcripts (ex: Smith_Jennifer_transcirpts)
3. Statement
Write a statement (up to 2000 characters) responding to one or more of the following prompts:
· Describe your artwork’s strengths, weaknesses, and your plans for further development.
· Give examples of one historical and one contemporary practice/artist/method that relates to your artwork.
· Describe the relationship between form and content in one of the artworks in your portfolio.
What resonates with you about the concentration to which you are applying?
