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Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office from each issuing institution. Request your transcripts at the time of or prior to submitting your application. They will be held on file if they arrive before your application form. Transcripts from international schools that are not provided in English directly from the issuing institution must be presented both in the original language form and translated into English by a translation agency or official translator.
If you have attended a non degree-granting school or program, be sure to list it on your application.
Please be aware that once submitted, all documents become the property of the College and cannot be returned to the applicant.
For all graduate programs a completed undergraduate degree must be verified prior to enrollment.
Curriculum Vitae:
Include a resume that outlines your educational and professional background and relevant experiences and activities, including community work.
Personal Statement:
Applications must include a personal statement of focus and intent. The essay should outline the applicant’s motivation for pursuing graduate study in Graphic Design at ArtCenter and identify a specific goal and focus of study. The statement of intent should be clear and concise, between 500–1,500 words in length.
Portfolio:
Applicants must submit a portfolio that reflects a range of graphic design work across media and a fluency in typography. Pieces that exhibit an individual point of view, or a unique approach to a problem, are encouraged. The portfolio should be edited to highlight the applicant’s best and most relevant work. Include a minimum of 15–20 pieces or projects that show a range of skills. Where applicable, include a brief written description of the project. Collaborative or commercial pieces should clearly state the applicant’s contribution or role.
Personal essay:
In 750–1,000 words, provide detailed information about your relevant personal, educational, and professional experience. Include your skill level with software, typography, and any media-specific skills (coding, spatial design, etc.). The statement should also include goals beyond completion of the program and describe how a graduate degree from ArtCenter will relate to your career objectives. Personal statements can range in content; the goal is to discover your relevant life experience, goals and personal passion.