Notes on Emily Carr University Portfolio Submission

Introduction

• Presenter: Gloria, a graphic designer based in South Korea.
• Purpose: Share her accepted Emily Carr University portfolio.
• Personal Experience: Attended Emily Carr from 2015-2019.
• Context: The application process has not changed much over the years.

Emily Carr Application Requirements

• Student Profile Desired: Diversity and flexibility, potential for growth rather than polished skills.
• Portfolio Requirements:
  1. Creative Practice Examples: 10-20 pieces showcasing skills.
  2. Process Documentation: Photos and explanations of creation processes.
  3. Studio Assignment: Create something based on a given prompt.
  4. Writing Prompt: Respond to an additional prompt with a written essay.

Insights about the Emily Carr Program

• Focus on process documentation and explanation.
• Emphasis on showing potential for growth and depth as an artist.

Portfolio Submission Details

• General Advice: Submissions don't need to match the desired major; any media format can be submitted.
• Gloria's Experience:
  • Accepted into the communications design program with traditional media only.
  • Emphasized that modern applicants show high talent and dedication.

Written Response

• Prompt: Personal interests beyond art/design and what matters to the applicant.
• Gloria's Approach:
  • Reflected on lifelong uncertainty about career paths.
  • Highlighted various hobbies and the importance of personal expression.
  • Mentioned community involvement and past achievements.
  • Advice: Showcase dedication, work ethic, and any experience (relevant or not).

Portfolio Pieces

• Overview of 13 works submitted, including:
  1. Large acrylic painting.
  2. Oil pastel recreation of a magazine page.
  3. Pencil crayon interpretation of famous works.
  4. Psychedelic-inspired drawings with pen and pastels.
  5. Various traditional media artworks.
  6. Community mural project participation.

Studio Assignment

• Prompt Options:
  • Engage with community.
  • Show transformation.
  • Address a problem through invention.
• Gloria chose 'transform', depicting humanity's evolution and nature's resurgence through artwork.
• Project Explanation:
  • Used Trend pen and pencil crayons to illustrate Earth's cycles and transformation.
  • Focused on symbolism and the cyclical nature of civilization.

Conclusion and Advice

• Make work that you're proud of and seek feedback.
• Utilize the abundance of information available online for learning and improvement.
• Encouraged viewers to subscribe for more graphic design content.