<p>I just looked at the national portfolio day website and I came across the list of colleges.
I noticed that many universities which people said were good were not part of portfolio day.For example Penn State.I saw in a few threads that it had good art programs.
Does that mean that it isn’t that good?
Does this have something to do with accreditation? Is it better to go to a school which is a part of portfolio day?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Just because a school does not participate in NPD, does not mean that it is not good. Some U’s and LAC’s do not have a portfolio requirement for admittance. For example, I know one U for example where you are admitted, declare your major, and a portfolio is not required until your junior year. Their website states “Faculty reviews of student portfolios at the third year that evaluates student progress toward completing studio requirements including resume development and presentation”. However, if you are looking for scholarship money, a lot of U’s (including this one) and LAC’s require a portfolio. We visited this school that had a brand new state of the art stand alone art department building, and I know one CC’r that has a D there and loves it.</p>
<p>I don’t think NPD participation has anything to do with a schools accreditation. Accreditation is important to some, and either the website or an email to the school should answer those questions. I’ve been to several NPD’s where a school has been represented at one and not the other, and has nothing to do with the caliber of the school. You will find a preponderance of “stand alone” art schools at NPD, but do not let that mislead you into thinking they are the only good ones.</p>
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<p>Can you give few examples of U’s & LAC’s that fit your description, i.e., no portfolio requirement for admittance, but requiring portfolio for scholarship?</p>
<p>I would have to do some research, I know one for sure is Northern Michigan University.</p>
<p>Did a quick search, but all I could find right off is SCAD, SMFA and here’s a link from Illinois Central College
[Illinois</a> Central College - Art - College Portfolio Requirements](<a href=“http://www.icc.edu/art/collegePortfolioRequirements.asp]Illinois”>http://www.icc.edu/art/collegePortfolioRequirements.asp)</p>
<p>National Portfolio Days are sponsored by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design. If you are not a member school, you don’t get to go to their event. </p>
<p>“NASAD, founded in 1944, is an organization of schools, colleges, and universities. It has approximately 300 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials.” [NASAD</a> Home](<a href=“http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/]NASAD”>http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/)</p>
<p>redbug, thanks for taking the time!</p>
<p>Actually, SCAD is one of VERY few art colleges that do not specifically require a portfolio for admission to a BFA program (but do for MA/MFA programs). They do, however, require a portfolio for merit aid (scholarship) consideration. I think what “redbug119” was referring to are BA programs in art. The reason is simply that the studio and art-related course load for a BFA can be up to 70% of a degree program, depending on the school. If a student waits until their junior year, they would not finish requirements in time. In addition, non-art majors are routinely denied entrance to “art major only” courses, which fill up quickly and have limited enrollment.</p>
<p>where is raininguru? gone forever?
according to him (I think it’s him, we never figured out) SCAD would come to areas and have personal, in depth portfolio review, because they take it really seriously.
in NYC, it was in midtown hotel.
taxguy. however went on and on SCAD is not legit because it is not accredited.
I heard mixed result from who went to SCAD but more toward favorable lately.
It is about fit, money, all other stuff and not being invited for the party should not be one of the reason kids should think the school is no good.</p>
<p>I’m not sure where you are getting your information from, but SCAD is indeed an accredited institution, and an excellent college. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting organization and is responsible for Georgia. </p>
<p>There are others: [SCAD</a> > About > Accreditation](<a href=“http://www.scad.edu/about/accreditation.cfm]SCAD”>Accreditation | SCAD)</p>
<p>With regard to their programs and integrity, I can attest to the rigor and high academic and artistic standards at SCAD. I received my MFA there in 2006, and I promise you it’s not easy.</p>
<p>Yes, SCAD does do off-campus portfolio reviews, as do many art colleges. This is a pre-application critique, and is not generally accompanied by an offer of admission.</p>
<p>sorry it wasn’t clear
taxguy/we knew that SCAD was accredited by the southern thing, because rainingagain told us over and over, and it is a fine association as is.
just that not by NASAD (the big guy?) that, bothered some folks and they wanted to know why.
I forgot why it was, something to do with needing to offer all sort of majors and concentration for example, metal, ceramics and stuff, maybe?
Do someone remember why?</p>
<p>Yale, for sure right?</p>