Suggestions for industrial design?

taxguy
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:06:00 +0000

Liland , I will attempt to answer your questions based on the schools that my daughter will be applying to:

art colleges “prefer” the SAT or ACT?

Response: They usually take either one.

Is it necessary to take SAT II’s? From looking at the various college sites, it doesn’t look as if they require SAT II’s, but is it still a good idea to submit results from SAT II’s?

Response: SAT IIs are generally NOT required.

How many pieces are there in the average portfolio? (Refer to CC’s “making a portfolio” thread and college websites.)

Response: it varies form school to school. Typical portfolio requirements are 12-15 pieces. However, some schools such as Carnegie Mellon require 15 pieces at a minimum. Some schools such as RISD, or Cooper Union, have a home assignment that requires three pieces.

Do most students submit work that was done during their junior and senior years? (Refer to “making a portfolio” thread and college websites.)

Response: The best time to start with a portfolio is in the freshmen or sophomore year. It can begin in the Junior year , but it will take a lot of intensive work.