美国TOP 10工业设计专业研究生作品集格式要求一览
美国TOP 10工业设计研究生作品集格式要求一览
Industrial Design
工业设计是以工学、美学、经济学为基础对工业产品进行的设计，它是20世纪初工业化社会的产物，其设计理念从产生之初的“形式随机能”发展到现今的“在符合各方面需求的基础上兼具特色”。申请时除了要看学生的GPA,TG分数之外，作品集也是申请材料的重要组成部分之一。作品集的内容雷老师建议最好根据每个学校不同风格的特点来进行相应准备，比如说最好能涵盖提纲、独特的设计构思、让人眼前一亮的作品风格，重点突出，内容详实，另外，还需要多注意一下每个学校对于作品集都有不同的细节格式方面的要求。
下面雷老师为大家总结整理了全美TOP 10顶尖工业设计学校申请时对作品集的格式要求：
1. Rhode Island School of Design
Applicants are required to submit 10 to 20 examples of their work. Certain programs suggest more specific ideas or requirements for your portfolio. Those department requirements are outlined below the general portfolio instructions.
Your portfolio must be reproduced and may be submitted using Slideroom, an online portfolio submission service or as digital image files on a CD or DVD. Detailed instructions for using Slideroom are available on the site (risd.slideroom.com). Slideroom charges $10 for using this submission option.
If you choose to send your portfolio directly as digital files, each image should be submitted as a separate file in .jpg format. Individual file sizes should not exceed 3MB. Do not combine images in a prepared presentation or slideshow of any type (e.g., PowerPoint or Keynote). You should also include a printed thumbnail page of the images on your disk. Please do not affix any adhesive labels to your CD/DVD.
Time-based work or performance pieces may be submitted as QuickTime or.mpg files on a CD or DVD. You should include a work description sheet along with your CD. Number the examples you are submitting and on your description page list the corresponding number, medium, size, date of completion and title for each work. It is very important that your full name and address are clearly noted on your CD/DVD and your description and thumbnail pages.
2. Art Center College of Design
Submit a portfolio of work demonstrating your design abilities. The following are especially important:
Ability to make appropriate and human-centered designs
Ability to take a systems approach to design solutions, demonstrating an understanding of the context, business, technological and human-related aspects
Ability to write and communicate effectively
Ability to display an understanding of and experience with 3D form and design
Effective drawing and other visualization abilities
Demonstration of a great aesthetic design sensibility and ability—for style, proportion, shape, material, color, etc.
Ability to select important projects and identify real needs
Ability to research, investigate and analyze design topics
Ability to experiment, think laterally and engage in creative idea generation activities
Ability to provide solutions for real needs and problems and create value for the human condition; satisfy an aesthetic appetite for the creation of new market-driven style and products such as chairs, desk sets, most cars and designer teapots. Professional experience resulting in market-tested designs is preferred.
The following formats are acceptable:
Slideroom (Web-based).
Our preferred method for submission is through Slideroom. Upload your portfolio images at https://artcenter.slideroom.com. A nominal fee will be charged by Slideroom for this service. Full instructions are listed on their site. For general artwork, we recommend scanned images rather than photos for best resolution. Film applicants should provide a DVD; see below for details.
Non-Returnable Printed Portfolio.
Maximum size limit is 11” x 17”, including the envelope or covering. This can include a presentation format or simply individual samples of the work. This format works well for the design disciplines in which presentation or project formats are appropriate. Copies of sketchbook can be included in this format along with the portfolio. Work will not be returned.
Mail with your name and address to: Admissions Office, Art Center College of Design, 1700 Lida St., Pasadena, CA 91103
3. Carnegie Mellon University
A portfolio of work representing recent professional, creative, and/or school work is required. Include 7-10 samples of your work that represent the strengths of your professional, creative and/or academic experience, such as design projects, writing samples, or summaries of other types of projects you have undertaken or collaborated on. You may use photographs, videos, writing, and/or interactive presentations to demonstrate your work.
For long works—theses, book designs, software applications—please select excerpts that best represent your strengths. For each piece submitted, include a brief description (1 paragraph) on content and context so that we get to know you better and understand your creative and problem-solving approaches. If you include a collaborative work, make sure to identify your contributions.
Your portfolio will be evaluated from multiple viewpoints including visual and/or verbal communication skills, critical/analytical thinking, craftsmanship, and creativity. We recommend you include at least one writing sample in your portfolio.
You must submit your portfolio as a website link. Be sure that your site functions correctly on multiple platforms.
4. Cranbrook Academy of Art
A portfolio of 20 examples of your recent work. Applicants will be required to provide title, date, materials, and dimension for each image/file uploaded to the section of the online application labeled Media. Instructions on acceptable file types will be provided during the upload process in Slideroom.
5. California College of the Arts
Applicants should submit their portfolio online by registering for a SlideRoom account specifically for CCA applicants. Once an account is registered, instructions on how to create the portfolio will be provided.
Your portfolio should consist of 20 to 25 examples, submitted via SlideRoom or your own website. Applicants may also submit a URL to present interactive and web-based design work. Discs and slides are not accepted.
In addition to academic and professional work, applicants are encouraged to include examples of personal work. CCA faculty reviews all submitted portfolios. (Note: Supplemental portfolio materials sent separately to the Admissions Office are reviewed at faculty discretion.) Do not submit work for which your participation was in a production capacity only. Your portfolio should include a description of each piece by number, title, completion date, your specific role in the design, and production of the piece, and any other relevant information.
The portfolio can include still images, time-based media, interactive media, or other creative visual pieces. It should contain a maximum of 25 JPG images (not to exceed 5MB each). A single JPG image may be composed to include process sketches or diagrams along with finished work. Label each file with your last name, the first letter of your first name, and the slide number (e.g., Doe_J_01.jpg).
Videos should include one 5-minute (or shorter) preview on SlideRoom. Up to two projects may be sent separately: on DVD (NTSC format only), a YouTube posting, or web URL. Please enclose a corresponding reel list identifying each work in order, with titles, running time, completion date, and any other relevant information.
Portfolios are due January 5, 2012. Once your portfolio has been uploaded and submitted to the college no further changes can be made. (Note: A $15 administrative fee is charged at the time you submit your portfolio using SlideRoom.)
For technical issues with your SlideRoom portfolio, please email.
6. Pratt Institute
Portfolios (15-25 images) should be submitted as follows: (1) Upload at https://pratt.slideroom.com - strongly preferred (2) print portfolio sized 8.5" x 11" hard copies may be submitted. Students applying to the two year program, portfolio must demonstrate skills from previous education and/or professional experience. Please make sure to notate attributions in group projects and/or professional work. Students applying to the three-year graduate program who do have work to show may submit it according to the formats above.
7. Ohio State University
Portfolio work examples, up to 20 files as images, videos, or PDFs.
Descriptions of the portfolio work examples.
8. Rochester Institute of Technology
As part of the entrance requirements, applicants must demonstrate an understanding of design principles and visual computer skills using Adobe products. A portfolio of 10-15 examples must demonstrate a good sense of design, typography, and illustration in addition to the applicant's interests in and aptitudes for advanced study and, specifically, potential for success at RIT. Applicants are encouraged to submit only their best original work. Applicants should not submit work copied from film, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations or other sources.
Portfolios can be submitted on a CD, DVD or USB flash drive. Files should be saved as JPEG, PDF, QuickTime, or as a digital portfolio created in PowerPoint or Flash (JPEG images are preferred). Please note that digital portfolios will not be returned to students once submitted. Applicants may also submit a URL web address for online portfolios. HTML websites are accepted and encouraged.
8.School of Visual Arts
Portfolios should be submitted on a clearly labeled CD or DVD, which contains an Apple OS-readable folder titled LastnameFirstname. This folder should contain the following:
- Your PDF file titled, LastnameFirstname.pdf
- (Optional) A video folder titled LastnameFirstname
- Videos, containing no more than five video files. These files must be in Quicktime format. Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes each. Web links to online videos will not be accepted.
Important Notes:
- Other presentation formats (PowerPoint, Keynote) will not be accepted.
- Slides, printed portfolios and all other file formats will not be accepted.
- Paintings, photographs or illustrations will only be considered when in the context of design. Only the first 20 images will be reviewed if you have more than the suggested amount.
- Web or online portfolios will not be accepted.
- All interactive/web projects should be presented as screenshots or images and are to be included within the 20 image file limit.
9. School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Your portfolio should include a minimum of five different projects documented in up to 20 images, or up to 10 minutes of time-based work, or a combination of the two as appropriate. Applicants with no previous experience in design can submit a critical writing sample or a visual essay in lieu of a traditional design portfolio. Using the ePortfolio, submit a 1,000-word critical writing sample addressing some aspect of design that is of specific interest or concern to you. You may include images.
10. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Your portfolio should showcase your strongest work and convey an understanding of your creative research practice. Portfolios must be submitted online, through the Fall 2013 Graduate Portfolio Submission form, and on CD or DVD. The portfolio should consist of 15 to 20 images (required), up to 2 movies (optional), a website link (optional) and a work description sheet (required).
Each image should not exceed 3MB. On the online form, the images will be arranged by file name in alphabetical order, and this is how your portfolio will be presented to the review committee — you may wish to take this into consideration in determining file names. Movies should not exceed 1 minute, or 50MB. These video files should be in a conventional file format (such as .mov, .avi, .mp4). The work description sheet should include your full name followed by an itemized description of each work, including title, year, materials, and dimensions. You may add a brief description of the work.
Label the CD or DVD with your full name and program designation, without attaching an adhesive label to the CD or DVD.
