The Art and Design programs at Cazenovia College seek students with a variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. A portfolio should exhibit creativity, a design sensibility, and potential for success as a student of Art and Design at Cazenovia College.
How to Submit Your Portfolio
Electronically
If you are unable to come in person, digital portfolios can be submitted via WeTransfer, a free service for file transfers up to 2GB. Simply insert the email address for the appropriate program director listed below when sending your files using WeTransfer.
In-Person
To schedule your in-person portfolio review with an Art and Design professor, contact Cazenovia College Admissions at 1-800-654-3210.
What to Include:
- 8 – 12 examples of your best and recent work
- You may include a variety of media: painting, drawing, photography, digital work, ceramics, sculpture, sewn garments, animation, video, etc. Observational drawing is recommended.
- Alternatives for students wishing to study fashion or interior design could include examples of work demonstrating your design sense. These could include: a proposal for a room re-do (or images of a space you had input in creating), photos of garments you have made or fashion looks you have styled, theater scenery, a trend board, etc.
- You may choose to include a written statement of 500 words or less to introduce yourself as a creative person and give us a sense of your passion and process.
Submission Requirements:
- Images in JPG, PNG, PDF, or videos in MP4, MPEG, or Quicktime. Videos should be a maximum of five minutes in length.
- Label each digital file: i.e. LastName, First Name, Image Name.Number
- Create a Word document to accompany your image files. This document should be a list of each image file with: File name, title, media, dimensions (if applicable) and a brief description.
- You may include details or multiple views if needed; indicate if the image shows a detail or multiple views.
Using WeTransfer
Arts Management Portfolios
Send to: Program Director Anita Welych
Email Address: awelych@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
Interior Design Portfolios
Send to: Program Director Cheri Enigk
Email Address: crenigk@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
Fashion Design Portfolios
Send to: Program Director Karen Steen
Email Address: ksteen@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
Photography Portfolios
Send to: Program Director Sarah Cross
Email Address: sgcross@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
Studio Art Portfolios
Send to: Program Director Jen Pepper
Email Address: jpepper@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
Visual Communications Portfolios
Includes Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Interactive Design
Send To: Program Director Laurie Selleck
Email Address: lselleck@cazenovia.edu
Go to WeTransfer
If you have questions of for more information, please contact Cazenovia College Admissions at 1-800-654-3210 or the appropriate Program Director directly.