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Although portfolios and auditions are not required for undergraduate admission, applicants are encouraged to present portfolios or to audition when possible to enhance the application file and to be considered for scholarships. Both the portfolio and audition should showcase an applicant’s best work, presented as professionally as possible. Both the portfolio and audition should demonstrate the applicant’s interests in and aptitudes for advanced study and, specifically, potential for success at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Portfolio Inventory Sheet (PDF -- 110K)
Applicants interested in a variety of areas may submit a combination of their best work in different media. It is not necessary to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. Applicants should not submit work copied from film, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations or other sources. Portfolio and audition materials cannot be returned.
Undergraduate portfolios are not intended to be major-specific. Students intending to major in writing, art history or architectural history may submit a research paper or other written material. The following recommendations may be helpful in presenting a portfolio, audition or writing submission.
Visual Arts or Design Portfolio
Traditional visual art or design pieces may be executed in any medium, in black and white or color, and may include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting, design, printmaking, collage, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, furniture or fiber art. Portfolio pieces should represent classroom assignments as well as independent projects and emphasize fundamental drawing skills in still life, nature, portraiture and figure studies. Whenever possible, the portfolio should demonstrate drawing from life rather than from photographs.
Portfolios are reviewed on the following qualitative measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing, design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of presentation, technique and originality. Strong 2-D and 3-D work that shows attention to technique, drawing, scale and original design are favorably considered.
Building Arts Portfolio
Portfolios should include drawings from life, interior and exterior drawings of buildings, and work that demonstrates applicant’s personal creativity. Portfolios should exhibit ability to draw, and attention to detail. Drawings from observation are encouraged. Examples of work should include freehand sketches, renderings, CAD drawings and any other work that expresses the applicant’s individual style.
Digital or Time-based Media Portfolio
A strong portfolio includes foundation and graphics skills, where applicable, effective use of 2-D form and composition, and an understanding of additive and subtractive color theory. In addition, portfolios should demonstrate an aesthetic awareness and effective use of software and tools. A strong video portfolio includes an awareness of composition, storytelling and technical skills. Attention to costumes, set and acting is favorably considered. Professional presentation of the cover, label and inventory sheet is recommended.
Performing Arts Audition
Applicants should present a 4-minute audition at the college on one of the available audition dates. Applicants who are unable to attend a SCAD audition may submit a 4-minute performance on DVD. Applicants should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue presented with song or dance. If the applicant plans to sing or dance in a SCAD audition, he or she must supply the music for accompaniment in the rehearsed key. College auditions may include a cold reading. A list of pieces that have been prepared, résumé and headshot (optional) must be submitted at the audition. Résumé of experience may include acting or other performance, directing, stage management, costume or set design, sound design or lighting design. Performance is reviewed on the following qualitative measures: voice production, movement, musicality, physical commitment, energy, relaxation, characterization, memorization and character portrayal.
Research Paper or Other Writing Submission
Students may submit a clearly organized 2,500- to 3,750-word research paper, including name, title of paper, and class or teacher if produced as a class assignment or with the assistance of a mentor. Papers must have a clearly stated premise, findings and conclusion; must be well organized; demonstrate consistent use of citation and documentation conventions according to a specific writing style, and must be submitted in a typed, double-spaced format. Creative writing, dramatic writing or other fiction must include student’s name, title of work, and class or teacher if produced as a class assignment or with the assistance of a mentor, and must be submitted in a typed, double-spaced format.
Slide format
Suggested for traditional art and design portfolios. Applicants should submit 10-20 slides in a plastic slide sleeve with indication of correct orientation. Slides must be professional and easy to read, with accurate color value. The applicant’s name should be clearly marked on each slide, and an inventory sheet identifying each piece by title or project, medium (or software/materials used), dimensions and date of completion should be included. In the case of documented professional or group projects, applicants should indicate personal responsibilities. View more tips on making slides.
Digital format
Computer-generated pieces may be submitted on CD-ROM, DVD or Zip disk (compatible with Macintosh or PC). Images should be saved as high quality JPEG files (with a file suffix of .jpg or .jpeg format), Adobe .pdf files, or digital portfolios created in PowerPoint, Director, Flash or HTML. Images should be saved at 72 dpi screen resolution with a minimum height/width of 1,000 pixels. Digital portfolios should be checked to assure that links work properly and all necessary files are included. Applicants should indicate whether special instructions are necessary for the viewing of digital portfolios. An inventory sheet must be attached, including the applicant’s name, title of each piece, media or programs used, size, date of completion, and a brief description of the piece and applicant’s role in development and execution. In the case of documented, professional or group projects, applicants should indicate personal responsibilities.
Multimedia format
Should be submitted in a platform-independent player format or in QuickTime with the file suffix labeled as .qt or .mov (.mpeg format is also acceptable). Applicants interested in presenting a film and television portfolio should submit work in multimedia format or as a 5-minute sample on DVD. Sound design portfolios consist of a 5-minute sample in digital or multimedia format. An inventory sheet must be attached, including the applicant’s name, title, media or programs used, size and date of completion, as well as a brief description of the piece and explanation of the applicant’s role in the development and execution of the project. In the case of documented, professional or group projects, applicants should indicate personal responsibilities.
Regardless of format, all applicants must include an inventory sheet identifying each piece by title or project, medium (or software/materials used), size and date of completion. In the case of documented professional or group projects, applicants should indicate personal responsibilities.
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