BFA Studio Art has a new ENTRY PORTFOLIO REVIEW Process...
Please click the following link to answer Frequently Asked Questions.
Portfolios Due October 15, 2018 and March 15, 2019.
- Printmaking Pre-Majors must participate when enrolled in their second printmaking class.
- Printmaking Pre-Majors may request an advising session with the Printmaking Area Coordinator to help plan this portfolio.
- New Printmaking Pre-Majors should request an advising session if they have not yet identified themselves to the Printmaking Area Coordinator.
Please email Andrew DeCaen if you will attend.
When can I apply?
UNT students must have completed 9 hours post foundations (Drawing I, Drawing II, Design I, Design II) studio art
courses and one of the 2000 or above level courses in the concentration you wish to pursue with a “B” or better
grade. For instance, if you want to review for Ceramics, you need to have taken and completed and earned a B or
above in a Ceramics course. If you want to review for both Ceramics and Photography, you need to have taken
and completed and earned a B or above in both Ceramics and Photography. See due dates for application below.
When will I be notified of acceptance?
You will receive notification within one month of applying (Fall- Nov. 15 / Spring- April 15). Once you confirm
acceptance, you will receive notification of next steps and a degree plan.
Can I apply to more than one area?
Yes. You must apply separately to each area. If you are accepted to more than one area, you will be asked to
confirm one area.
What is the minimum GPA for acceptance?
You must have a GPA of 2.75 or above.
What if I am not a UNT student?
Acceptance into the concentration does not constitute acceptance to UNT. You must be accepted into UNT to
pursue a BFA at UNT. But, you absolutely may submit your portfolio in advance of your application and
acceptance to the university.
What if I don’t pass entry review?
You will receive feedback on your portfolio and you may reapply.
How will my portfolio be assessed?
Portfolios will be reviewed by faculty in each concentration based on the following criteria. Please see the attached
rubric for details.
• GPA requirement of 2.75
• Transcripts reflect a grade of “B” or better in 2000 level courses in area
• Demonstrates in the work:
§ Perceptual acuity/ observational skills
§ Technical competency (please review each concentration’s unique requirements)
§ Consistent, effective use of design principles
§ Creative problem solving and critical thinking
§ Ability to generates visual meaning
§ Application of historical and current practices
• Provides thoughtful and meaningful answers to four questions
Due October 15 / March 15
Submit all contents through unt.slideroom.com
- no late portfolios will be accepted -
ENTRY REVIEW
PORTFOLIO CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Artwork
*Apply separately to each media area in which you would like to concentrate.
Submit your work that best highlights skill, technical competencies (see below) and concepts from the media area in
which you plan to concentrate. Your submitted work will be assessed on the following medium-specific
competencies.
Technical Competencies by area:
For all areas, successful work submitted must demonstrate technical proficiency with the chosen medium, be of
high quality, and be presented professionally.
Ceramics: Demonstrate basic technical skills in hand-building and/or throwing
Drawing & Painting: Demonstrate technical skills in paint application, color mixing, compositional
arrangement and drawing methods.
Metalsmithing & Jewelry: Demonstrate good craftsmanship and finish.
New Media Art: Demonstrate proficiency in video capture, audio recording, and non- linear editing and
exporting using digital cameras and editing software.
Photography: Demonstrate proficiency in image exposure, color correction, and tonal correction using digital
cameras and editing software.
Printmaking: Demonstrate proficiency in creating strong visual matrixes, printing matrixes with fidelity, and
curating prints. A minimum of 3 of the total portfolio images must show limited edition prints; these images
will each show 3 prints from the edition arranged side-by side including the paper edges.
Sculpture: Demonstrate basic technical skills in wood working, welding, and mold-making and casting.
A minimum of half of your portfolio should be based in the concentration for which you seek entry. The
portfolio requires 12 – 18 individual artworks. If appropriate, include detailed images.
Artwork must be legible. For support:
CVAD photo documentation room: https://art.unt.edu/about-cvad/photo-documentation-room
Tips for photographing artwork: https://dgillart.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/photographing-artwork/
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. Answers to the following questions (up to 1000 characters each)
• 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?
ENTRY REVIEW
RUBRIC
Level 3: Demonstrates competence in all criteria; holistically integrates formal, material and conceptual qualities
Level 2: Meets some but not all criteria; or minimally meets all criteria.
Level 1: Does not meet criteria.
Transcripts reflect a grade of “B” or better in area of concentration? YES / NO
Transcripts reflect a minimum GPA of 2.75? YES / NO
3 2 1 n/a
1. Perceptual Acuity/Observational Skills:
Uses keen life observations to inform decisions in relation to the overall design and
concept of the artwork; and/or displays understanding about how viewers perceive,
interpret, and interact with visual information.
2. Technical Competency:
Demonstrates in the portfolio of work technical proficiency with the chosen medium;
artwork is of high quality and presented professionally.
Ceramics: Demonstrates basic technical skills in hand-building and/or throwing
Drawing & Painting: Demonstrates technical skills in paint application, color mixing,
compositional arrangement and drawing methods.
Metalsmithing & Jewelry: Demonstrates good craftsmanship and finish.
New Media Art: Demonstrates proficiency in video capture, audio recording, and nonlinear
editing and exporting using digital cameras and editing software.
Photography: Demonstrates proficiency in image exposure, color correction, and tonal
correction using digital cameras and editing software.
Printmaking: Demonstrates proficiency in creating strong visual matrixes, printing
matrixes with fidelity, and curating prints. A minimum of 3 of the total portfolio images
must show limited edition prints; these images will each show 3 prints from the edition.
arranged side-by side including the paper edges.
Sculpture: Demonstrates basic technical skills in wood working, welding, moldmaking
and casting.
4. Creative Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:
Submitted artwork explores unusual combinations, transformations, or use of materials,
and/or demonstrates innovative use of visual language/artistic convention to express
complex ideas.
5. Generates visual meaning/concepts:
Communicates ideas in the artwork (implied or explicit) as well as within the answers to
the four questions.
6. Questions
The textual responses relate to and augment the submitted artwork.
