TRANSFER STUDENTS
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
The Judson University Department of Art and Design requires transfer students who have taken art and design courses at an
accredited institution in the United States and who desire program credit for those courses at Judson to submit a portfolio of
work completed for each course they wish to transfer. We evaluate program credits based on the portfolio submitted.
Coursework not submitted for evaluation, that does not pass the portfolio evaluation, or that does not have an equivalent at
Judson will be listed as elective rather than program courses. In keeping with best practice, we reserve the right to require the
submission of syllabi for courses taken elsewhere if we deem it necessary.
Courses taken at foreign institutions or programs will be evaluated by portfolio and course syllabus. Courses taken at
unaccredited institutions in the US will not be considered for transfer credit.
Portfolio evaluations must be completed before you register for art and design courses at Judson University. Otherwise, you may
end up needlessly repeating courses.
PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES:
Please submit the best examples of work you have done in studio courses taken at your home institution during the period
you were enrolled. Each piece is to be scanned or digitally photographed and presented as a jpeg image, or if a graphic design
project, presented as a PDF on a CD in a protective jewel case and labeled as listed below. If you do not have computer access,
you may submit a portfolio of actual work. However, we will not be able to accept responsibility for loss or damage. Please
include an envelope with sufficient postage for the return of your materials if you would like them sent back to you.
Choose only the best examples of work you have done; don’t include everything.
Only original work done by the student will be accepted.
No copies from works done by other people, including copies of master works, will be accepted.
No drawings or paintings from photographs will be accepted other than for Illustration (ART 227).
Please present your work in a resolution high enough to avoid pixilating the images.
LABELLING:
Title of work (in italics or underlined)
Medium or software used to create the original piece
Source of photographs used, if any (for digital work ONLY; see specific instructions below)
Dimensions of original piece in H x W x D measurements, as applicable (Example: 8” H x 12” W x 4” D for a 3-D
piece; 18” H x 24” W for a 2-D piece)
Date of completion (semester and year)
Skill(s) the piece represents (ie, Drawing I, Line; 2-D Design, Color; Typography/Graphic Design, Type and Image;
etc.).
CONTENTS OF PORTFOLIO:
A.
For Drawing I (ART 111): A selection of 8 drawings demonstrating your skills in gesture, shape, line/edge,
one-point perspective, two-point perspective, and value. At least two of the drawings must show modeling with
value. Categories can be combined (for instance, if you have a modeled value drawing that demonstrates your skill in
perspective, you may use it for both categories combined). Drawings from photographs are not acceptable.
B.
For Drawing II (ART 211): A selection of 6 drawings demonstrating your knowledge of texture, advanced
perspective (3-point) and color. At least 4 of the drawings submitted must be color drawings. Categories may be
combined (for instance, if you have a color drawing that also shows three-point perspective, you may use it for both
categories). Drawings from photographs are not acceptable.
C.
For 2-D Design (DES 121): A selection of 6 works demonstrating your knowledge of basic two-dimensional
design principles. At least two projects must be in color and demonstrate a basic knowledge of color theory. Work
must be hand-done rather than digitally produced.
D.
For 3-D Design (DES 122): A selection of 6 works demonstrating your knowledge of three-dimensional design
elements and principles. These pieces must be separate and different three-dimensional works rather than multiple
views of the same project. Working drawings/sketches or additional views of objects may be used to supplement your
photographs of three-dimensional project work. Working drawings must be hand done rather than computer generated.
E.
For Painting (ART 212): A selection of 5 paintings done from objects/figures demonstrating your painting
skills. Paintings done from photographs or copied from artworks done by other people, including master works, are not acceptable.
F.
For Photography I (ART 223X): A selection of 8 black and white photographs produced in a darkroom.
G.
For Sculpture (ART 217): A selection of 5 pieces demonstrating your skills in at least two of the following
methods: additive, subtractive, and/or casting. Additional photos may be included if you wish to show additional
views or details.
H.
For Printmaking (ART 218): A selection of 5 pieces demonstrating your skills in at least two of the following
methods: relief, intaglio, and/or monotype.
I.
For Illustration (ART 227): A selection of 4 pieces demonstrating your skills with a variety of media and
subject matter (commercial, editorial, social, political, etc.). Please cite the source of any photographs used as
reference materials.
J.
For Typography/Graphic Design (DES 228): A selection of 5-7 pieces including 3-5 pieces demonstrating the
relationship between type and image, one multiple-page book layout using typographic treatment, and one piece
demonstrating visual metaphor. Please cite the source(s) of any photographs used.
Transferring students who have taken coursework in Adobe Creative Suite will take a placement test that measures
knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Prof. Christopher Murphy will arrange a time for
you to take this test either during your summer Jumpstart registration or during New Student Orientation in the semester you
enter the program.
If you have taken courses other than those listed above, please submit a portfolio of five pieces representing different
projects done in the course along with the name and number of the course (ie, Drawing III, ART ___). We will evaluate it
for a course equivalent at Judson University. A course syllabus may also be requested.
If you are transferring from an institution where you have taken upper-division courses (numbered 300 and above),
please contact Prof. G.E. Colpitts, Chair, Department of Art and Design, gcolpitts@judsonu.edu, for information on upperdivision course transfer. Portfolios are required; course syllabi may be requested.