Graphic Design - Algonquin College

portfolio kitYou may purchase a Graphic Design portfolio kit from theAlgonquin College Bookstore: (613) 727-4723 ext. 7609.The kit includes the following:• A cardboard mailing package;• A return self-adhesive address label;• 2 - 10” x 15” #27 Illustration Boards (for the portrait andlayout tests);• 18 sheets of 12” x 18” black poster board for mountingyour portfolio pieces.Label the package clearly with your name and contactinformation including your student number. The key pointis to make sure your presentation is neat. Centre your pieceson the boards. Mount the work using double-sided tape,adhesive spray or rubber cement. Include your name onevery item submitted. If you are not able to obtain the kit, allcontents in the kit can be purchased at any art supply store.Simply supply pieces in a large envelope.design studiesAcceptance is based on the quality and creativity of yourwork and the results of your tests. If you are not acceptedinto the Graphic Design Program, Algonquin offers optionsthat could improve your chances of acceptance in the future.Algonquin College has a one year Design Studies certificateprogram through General Arts and Science. Students whocomplete this program develop quality portfolios that have agood chance of acceptance into Graphic Design.The college also offers various Visual Arts courses throughthe School of Part-time Studies that can improve skills ingraphic techniques. The courses in the Part-time Studiesprogram can not be used for exemptions from courses in theGraphic Design Program.4 graphic design portfolio requirements