Portfolios
After acceptance to Loyola, transfer students desiring credit for previously completed courses must submit a portfolio in accordance with the guidelines listed below. Entering freshmen do not need to submit portfolios for admission to the Department of Visual Arts.
Portfolios should contain 10 examples of two-dimensional artwork (drawings, paintings, prints, graphic design work, photographs) and/or three-dimensional work (sculpture, ceramics, metal or wood studies, etc.) in SLIDE FORMAT or MAC COMPATIBLE CD OR DVD. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL SLIDES, CD, DVD, OR ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART. Slides should be numbered and labeled with the artist's name; the title, media, dimensions, and date of the artwork; and an arrow indicating the top of the work. Slides should be submitted in a transparent slide sheet . A separate sheet listing slide numbers or of a clear outline of work on CD or DVD. Additional clarifying material may accompany the portfolio. The portfolio must include applicant's name, social security number, address, and telephone number and the semester for which application has been made.
A complete portfolio submission will include the following:
- 10 slides in a transparent slide sheet and/or a Macintosh compatible CD or DVD
- Slide List or CD/DVD outline of contents
- Cover letter stating intent
- A one page artist's statement
- Self addressed stamp envelope for portfolio return
Transfer students should submit a portfolio for transfer credits to be considered. If you have any questions please contact the Visual Arts Department (504) 861-5456 or visart@loyno.edu
Completed Submissions should be mailed to:
Loyola University
Department of Visual Arts/Portfolio Review Committee
7214 St. Charles Ave., Box 906
New Orleans, LA 70118
PLEASE NOTE: Only portfolios accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be returned by mail.
