Animation Portfolio Instructions
A portfolio is strongly encouraged but not required: Students should focus on demonstrating the depth of their artistic talent — quality is preferred over quantity.
Animation Portfolio
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Three (3) Observational Drawings from Life
One PDF file that contains each of the following observational drawings, created using traditional media (e.g., pencil, pen, charcoal, paint). Please organize this so that there is one drawing per page.
- One still life
- One perspective drawing
- One portrait
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Four (4) Additional Files
These files can contain any combination of traditional or digital art. If you have more than four additional pieces that demonstrate the breadth of your artistic and technical skills, you can combine work into multi-page PDF files for still images or MP4 files for animation. Avoid including work like logos or photography.
- Please do not include work that copies photographs by using paintovers or the grid method, although photos may be used for reference.
- Do not include AI-generated artwork.
- Do not directly replicate another artist’s work (including replicating anime drawings, cartoons, or video game character designs).
- Do not include anime-style drawings in your portfolio. They don’t tell us enough about your aesthetic ability.
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Submitting Your Portfolio
Upload your files to Slideroom and finish the application by answering the questions about yourself in the online form.
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How Your Portfolio Will Be Evaluated
Your portfolio will be evaluated for skill, visual aesthetics, artistic practice, and creativity. Applicants should focus on demonstrating the depth of their artistic talent — quality is preferred over quantity. Please take time when answering the questions on the form in Slideroom. Good communication is an important quality for animators.
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