passion - Delaware College of Art and Design

AdmissionsThe DCAD admissions staff is excited to help you through the applicationprocess including offering advice on how to prepare a portfolio. At DCAD,we look at each applicant independently, on the basis of an academicrecord, and more importantly, on the potential we see in your portfolio.We know that students learn best when they are given caring, personalattention, and our admissions counselors start your DCAD experience withone-to-one communication from friendly reminders to on-campus portfolioreviews. At all levels, we get to know each of our students personally. Wehope you will take a moment to get to know DCAD.ApplicationTo begin the process, submit a DCAD Application, available online at www.dcad.edu/apply or in the Admissions supplement to this view book. There isa $40 application fee; $80 for international students. For students requestingan application fee waiver, please contact your high school counselor or theDCAD Admissions Office.PortfolioAll applicants are encouraged to visit the College in person for a portfolioreview and tour of the College. Applicants who cannot visit in person mayforward a digital portfolio to the DCAD Admissions Office. A portfolio ofartwork is required for admission to DCAD’s Associate of Fine Arts DegreeProgram. Applicants must demonstrate their ability in the areas of drawing,composition, color and design, and select their best artwork completedwithin the last two years. The portfolio should include 15 to 20 pieces oforiginal artwork and at least five pieces drawn from direct observation.The balance of the portfolio can include artwork in various media and styles.This might include pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, oil or acrylic paint,animation, film, and black and white or color photography. Applicantsare also encouraged to bring their sketchbook. If submitting 3-D worksuch as sculpture or ceramics, please bring photographs instead of theactual work to prevent damage. Remember to limit the portfolio to amaximum of 20 pieces.