<p>hi i'm going to be a junior this year. i definitely want to be an architect but im really scared about this portfolio!!!! what is supposed to be in it?? i dont take art; i take architectural drawing... so could i put some of that stuff in? but i dont really go around and draw random things freehand. what are the requirements for the portfolio???? does columbia require a portfolio? what other schools dont require one? if you know the answers to any of these questions help me please!!</p>
<p>there was a similar post b4....someone actually uploaded his whole portfolio. used to be in the Arts Major section; not sure if tiz still there.</p>
<p>the cornell site actually spells out the basic requirements....photography...drawing....some perspectives. models too. but tiz nothing impressive: they're more concerned about one's interests than aptitude.</p>
<p>but you wave to be able to draw, so i hear, and well, too. I have a friend who got in early to architecture, I'll see if I can you in touch with her if you promise not to annoy her. :) PM me with a screen name and i'll give you hers or something. Go to the architecture department site <a href="http://www.architecture.cornell.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.architecture.cornell.edu/</a> and you can look at the exact requirements. It's freehand drawings and stuff, not like, your floor plans or something. Ask about the columbia portfolio on the columbia board, most people here don't know too much about specific columbia requirements ;)
From the abovementioned site:
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A portfolio must be submitted in order for your application to be considered. You should select a variety of work for your portfolio choosing from media such as drawing, painting, graphics, photography, woodworking, ceramics, or any other visual media that demonstrate your interest, experience, and aptitude in creative and graphic areas. Samples of freehand drawing are required. Please do not include original work. Reproductions should be high quality photographs (minimum 3x5) or photocopies, not slides. </p>
<p>We suggest you include 15-20 items and present your material in a neat, well organized manner. Label each portfolio item with information on the medium used, whether the project was done on your own or in class, and the original size of the work. Please add a one- or two-sentence comment about each piece you submit. Place your work in a flat binder no larger than ten by thirteen inches with your name clearly on the outside of the binder. You will be at a disadvantage in the admissions process if your portfolio does not meet the above specifications.
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<p>I would PM you her screen name, but you have PMing disabled... IM me on AIM and i'll give it to you.</p>