How to apply
Admissions requirements for Studio Arts programs.
Fall Admissions
Step 1: Complete Concordia's admissions application
All new applicants must complete Concordia University's online admissions application before submitting a portfolio.
Proceed to Step 2: Create your portfolio.
If you are a Concordia student enrolled in another Faculty of Fine Arts undergraduate program
- Fill out an Internal Transfer of program request form and submit with your portfolio.
- Proceed to Step 3: Write your letter of intent.
- The deadline to submit this request and portfolio is February 1.
If you are Concordia student enrolled in another faculty (Arts and Science, Gina Cody School, or JMSB).
- Apply for a Degree Transfer
- Proceed to Step 2: Create your portfolio.
The deadline to submit this request is March 1.
If you are a Concordia student who wants to do a Double Major
- Make an appointment with an academic counsellor from the Student Academics Office, Faculty of Fine Arts to discuss.
- Complete the Double Major Program Request form and submit with your portfolio
- Proceed to Step 3: Write your letter of intent.
- The deadline to submit this request is February 1.
Step 2: Create your portfolio
Remember!
- You must apply online before submitting a portfolio, you need a valid Concordia ID to do so.
- Are you applying to more than one Studio Arts choice (e.g. Studio Arts and Photography)? You must submit a separate portfolio for each.
- Are you are applying to more than one Fine Arts program (e.g. Intermedia and Design)? You must submit a separate portfolio for each program; we do not share portfolios between departments.
All portfolios must be submitted through the department's web application (Slideroom). You may not submit your portfolio via email or through other websites.
The Department reserves the right to refuse any portfolios that do not conform to the guidelines.
What to include in your portfolio
Please tailor your portfolio to the specific program area to which you are applying.
Your work should show evidence of both technical skill and conceptual development. Basic abilities in drawing, composition and color-use must be demonstrated.
- Minimum number of portfolio items: 15.
- Maximum number of portfolio items: 20.
- Each portfolio item must be a single digital file.
- Either recently completed or currently in progress may be submitted.
- Include work that demonstrates your ability to work in a variety of media, in both two and three dimensions. Examples include drawings, paintings, prints, collage and other mixed media work, sculpture, ceramics, and fibres work.
- You may also include photographs, animation, film, video, audio recordings, and documentation of performance art.
Step 3: Write your letter of intent
Your letter of intent should be no longer than one page and written in English or French. In general, it should describe your educational background and any relevant experience in art, as well as your expectations in relation to the programs to which you are applying.
- What are your reasons for applying to this program? If you are particularly interested in an area within Studio Arts, please indicate why.
- Describe your educational background and any relevant experience.
- What are your goals and expectations in relation to this program?
Step 4: Submit your portfolio via Slideroom
Applicants must submit the portfolio directly to the Department of Studio Arts via the online application (Slideroom).
Required
- Portfolio
- Letter of intent
- Transfer forms (if applicable)