Section I: Quality
Rationale
Quality refers to the mastery of design principles that should be apparent in the concept,
composition and execution of the works, whether they are simple or complex. There is
no preferred (or unacceptable) style or content.
Requirements
For this section, students are asked to submit five actual works in one or more media.
Students should carefully select the works that demonstrate their mastery of 2-D
design issues. The works should be on flat surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, canvas
board or unstretched canvas.
Students receive all the portfolio materials for submission of the Quality section in
May. Because of limitations imposed by the shipping and handling of the portfolios,
work submitted for this section must fit easily into the portfolio envelope, which is
approximately 18" x 24". Works for Quality that are smaller than 8" x 10" should be
mounted on sheets 8" x 10" or larger. To protect the work, all work on paper
should be backed or mounted. Mats are optional. Do not use reflective materials
such as acetate or shrink-wrap because they cause glare that makes the work difficult
to see. A sturdy, opaque overleaf that is hinged to one edge of the backing so that it
may be easily lifted, provides excellent protection and is highly recommended.
Materials that may be smudged should be protected with fixative. If the work is matted,
a neutral color for that mat is advisable. Do NOT send books or journals, work
on glass, fragile work, work that is rolled or folded, or unmounted work that
can be crumpled or damaged in shipping.
The works submitted may come from the Concentration and/or Breadth
sections, but they do not have to. They may be a group of related works,
unrelated works, or a combination of related and unrelated works.
Rationale
Quality refers to the mastery of design principles that should be apparent in the concept,
composition and execution of the works, whether they are simple or complex. There is
no preferred (or unacceptable) style or content.
Requirements
For this section, students are asked to submit five actual works in one or more media.
Students should carefully select the works that demonstrate their mastery of 2-D
design issues. The works should be on flat surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, canvas
board or unstretched canvas.
Students receive all the portfolio materials for submission of the Quality section in
May. Because of limitations imposed by the shipping and handling of the portfolios,
work submitted for this section must fit easily into the portfolio envelope, which is
approximately 18" x 24". Works for Quality that are smaller than 8" x 10" should be
mounted on sheets 8" x 10" or larger. To protect the work, all work on paper
should be backed or mounted. Mats are optional. Do not use reflective materials
such as acetate or shrink-wrap because they cause glare that makes the work difficult
to see. A sturdy, opaque overleaf that is hinged to one edge of the backing so that it
may be easily lifted, provides excellent protection and is highly recommended.
Materials that may be smudged should be protected with fixative. If the work is matted,
a neutral color for that mat is advisable. Do NOT send books or journals, work
on glass, fragile work, work that is rolled or folded, or unmounted work that
can be crumpled or damaged in shipping.
The works submitted may come from the Concentration and/or Breadth
sections, but they do not have to. They may be a group of related works,
unrelated works, or a combination of related and unrelated works.