Who should submit an art portfolio?
All students who have already been admitted to the University and wish to major in art must submit a portfolio for review. What must be included in my portfolio? Applicants must submit a portfolio of artwork that includes the following materials: 1. 8 – 10 drawings, which indicate an applicant’s aptitude in the following areas: observation (work done from still life, photos, etc.), and creativity (work done from imagination, invention). 2. 3 – 5 designs, which indicate aptitude, involving an applicant’s skills in use of the visual elements: shape, line, texture, value, form. 3. A 250-word essay indicating an applicant’s motivation for wishing to study art at Millikin. 4. High school (incoming freshmen) and college (transfer students) transcripts. 5. Applicants also are welcome to include these optional materials, if appropriate: 3-5 examples of Painting; 3-5 examples of Photography; 3-5 examples of Graphic Design; examples of 3D work (may be submitted in slide form instead of actual wo
