Post #17

Identify 5 colleges that offer graphic design (or related) majors.  For each, list the school name, location, graphic majors that are offered and requirements for admission.


1) Art Center in Pasadena, California
 Graphic Majors: 3D Motion Graphics, Cinematic Motion, Lettering, Editorial Print, Transmedia, Font Design, Motion Design, Sequential Design
Requirement: Portfolio for chosen major, good academic record, application, test scores, transcripts

2) FIDM in San Diego, California 
Graphic Majors: Outdoor Marketing, Environmental Advertising, Video, Web, Motion, Alternative Advertising
Requirement: Portfolio and entrance project for major, test scores, transcript, application, essay, letters of recommendation

3) Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California
Graphic Majors: Advertising Design, Animation, Collateral Design, Environmental Design, Exhibition Design, Illustration, Photography, Print Design, Web Design
Requirement: Portfolio, application, essay, transcript, test scores

4) Pratt Institute in New York, New York
Graphic Majors: Digital Media, Typography, Illustration, Imaging, Motion Graphic, Photography, Web Design
Requirement: Portfolio, application, transcript, test scores, letters of recommendation, essay

5) Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island
Graphic Majors: Film, television, publishing, retail, web, interactive media
Requirement: Portfolio, drawings, application, transcript, test scores, writing samples, letters of recommendation

Also, answer the following questions in your own words.

What is a portfolio?
A showcase of an artist's collective work. 

What is the importance of a portfolio?
It shows a story/reflection of the artist.