The Portfolio What should I include in my portfolio for NCAD? An entrance portfolio is a collection of visual work that shows your potential to study art and design at third level. We have provided guidelines that set out clearly what is required in terms of the volume and scope of the work you should submit as your portfolio. The NCAD portfolio requirements are designed to reflect the kind of projects students are expected to do in First Year.
Portfolio submission guidelines: A. NCAD Portfolio Guidelines for AD101 Art & Design (Common Entry) and AD202 Design or Fine Art & Education See Page 8 A successful score on this portfolio submission will make you eligible for a place offer in AD101 First Year Art & Design (Common Entry) or AD202 Design or Fine Art & Education. B. NCAD Portfolio Guidelines for AD212 Product Design See Page 16 A successful score in this portfolio submission will make you eligible for an offer in AD212 Product Design. If you have completed Portfolio Guidelines A (above) and would also like to be considered for a place offer on AD212 Product Design you should complete and include Section D – Design Inspiration task from Portfolio Submission B ( see page 17) as an additional item with your portfolio submission. (You are not required to submit a second portfolio.) Important Note: It is important to include all courses that you wish to be considered for on your CAO Application.
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When should I bring my portfolio to NCAD? The deadline for submitting your portfolio is 4.30 PM Friday 6th February 2015. We will accept portfolios any time in the two weeks up to that date. If you need to submit your portfolio earlier please contact the Admissions Office: Fios@ncad.ie Please note it is your responsibility to submit your portfolio on time, we do not send reminders about this date. The address for portfolio submission is: The Admissions Office, NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. When can I collect my portfolio? Portfolios can be collected from NCAD for up to 3 weeks after the end of the portfolio assessment. You will be given information on collection dates and times. If you need to collect your portfolio early please let us know and we will arrange to have your portfolio assessed and ready for collection.