Portfolio Test


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Portfolio Submission (1)

  • Enter your student number if you are currently a Dawson student.
  • Please select all that apply.
  • Portfolio Requirements

    • Quantity: 15 copies of original artworks, 8” x 10” size.
    • Variety: You must include:
      • Two drawings from observation which show entire body (head, hands and feet) of the subject in various poses.
      • A two-point perspective view of a room in your house from opposite corners.
      • Two drawings done solely from the imagination (character development artworks showing different expressions and poses).
      • A photograph of a 6” x 6” clay or Sculpey sculpture of one of your character designs. (Note: Super Sculpey® is a very unique polymer clay, loved by artists, doll makers and animation studios around the world.)
      • A flip book of a short animation, 60 frames minimum.
      • The other eight pieces may be modeling or animation projects, photographs, photographs of original artworks, technical drawings, paintings or any other art work.
      • Not appropriate: Do NOT include copies of existing cartoon characters, referenced art from existing artists, comic-strips, comic books, manga, abstract works.
    • Letter of intent: include one copy inside and at the front of your portfolio.
    • Skills: your drawings must demonstrate a certain degree of accuracy, depth, and perception.
    • Originality: your artworks should reflect your own ideas.
    • Quality presentation: your artworks should be placed neatly inside a binder or a folder with pockets or portfolio case.
    • Deadline: evaluation is done in person (on a Saturday in April), so don't mail your portfolio. Exception: animation work (see note below).
    Note: Due to time constraints, animation and film work that require viewing by the department must be submitted approximately one week before the portfolio evaluation date in MPEG2 format on a USB or CD, or uploaded to a drop box and the link e-mailed to the Chairperson.
  • Enter the URL(s) to your animations and films videos (Vimeo or Youtube).
  • Drop files here or


Last Modified: February 7, 2019

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