UBCO’s Creative and Portfolio Day provides an opportunity for prospective students to have their portfolio reviewed by visual arts and media studies faculty members.
What: Creative and Portfolio Day at UBC Okanagan
Who: Prospective visual arts and media studies students, faculty members
When: Saturday, January 18, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Road, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna
Local artists who want to learn more about visual arts courses or media studies options at UBC Okanagan are being encouraged to prepare their portfolios and make plans to attend Creative and Portfolio Day in January.
Throughout the day, UBCO faculty members in visual arts and media studies host free workshops and portfolio reviews for prospective applicants. The day provides an opportunity for people to learn more about a variety of subjects and media such as painting, animation, drawing and printmaking.
The annual open house is a great chance for prospective students to speak with faculty and staff about program choices, meet with current students, explore the campus and facilities as well as learn more about the application process and portfolio requirements, explains Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Creative Studies Department Head Shawn Serfas.
“In our programs, students are encouraged to work in media that best suits their artistic practice, and these open-house events give us the perfect opportunity to showcase what it is like at university,” says Serfas. “We are excited to unite current students with emerging artists and guide them on their creative journey toward future success.”
Creative and Portfolio Day options include a drawing workshop, printmaking sessions, a tour of the FINA gallery and an information session about the media studies program where participants can learn about projects underway by current students.
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies professors will be on hand to review portfolios from prospective applicants and provide advice on how to assemble an entrance portfolio that must be submitted for approval before the January 31 deadline. If prospective students have already completed a portfolio, they can receive advice or approval on the spot.
“The portfolio review is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the program to come to campus and get pointers—in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere—on how to put together a good portfolio,” says Visual Arts Instructor Andreas Rutkauskas. “They will also receive feedback about their work and advice about how to take their talent further.”
The portfolio requirement is an important part of the application process and gives the reviewers a chance to learn more about each applicant and get a sense of what kinds of art making these students are working on, he explains.
Creative and Portfolio Day takes place at UBC Okanagan on January 18. Due to limited seating for workshops and portfolio reviews, pre-registration is encouraged. To find out more and register visit: fccs.ok.ubc.ca/creative-portfolio-days
