<p>Hey guys.</p>
<p>I was trying to get a general feel as for what UCLA is looking at in people's portfolios when they apply. I'm trying to get some pieces done before I apply and was curious on what to focus on (3d art, 2d art, photography, Photoshop stuff, etc).</p>
<p>If you got into UCLA (or even if you got rejected) what was in your portfolio? It would also be awesome if people showed some of their art =)</p>
<p>Thanks guys!!</p>
<p>i suspect that you're asking about desma?</p>
<p>might want to specify.</p>
<p>I'm guessing that you're asking about DESMA or architecture from your previous posts, if I remember correctly.</p>
<p>Architecture used to be only for grad students; they just opened it up to transfer undergrads this year, so I don't think anyone would know much about the application process. I'm assuming they look for stuff like CAD and such.</p>
<p>As for DESMA, they accept anything and everything. I've asked the DESMA counselor and everyone I know who's in DESMA, and the range of answers I got just about covers everything that can be related to art. sketches, drawings, water color, oil, acrylic, short movies/films, black/white photography, digital, Photoshop, typography/magazines, 3D, animation, websites, combinations of the above, etc. </p>
<p>From my understanding, they don't exactly look for expertise- they care more about creativity. They rather see a piece of work that's unique. It might not look that great, but it's an idea that they haven't seen often/before, as opposed to some amazing landscape painting that looks like your typical book cover to some watercolor tutorial. It's ok to include one or two of those to show that you do have the skills, but don't fill your whole portfolio with the same stuff. The counselor also suggested having a range of different mediums, to show that you know more than one way to express ideas.</p>
<p>My RA from last year changed his major from math to DESMA. He recommended talking to the DESMA professors at UCLA (in person), because some of them are part of the board that looks at and evaluates your portfolio. You can ask them for advice, share ideas, or just chat with them. That shows them that you really care about getting into the major, and when they look at your portfolio, they'll remember your name.</p>
<p>Yes, I'm interested in Design / Media. However it would be interesting to see some others as well. Thanks!</p>
<p>My S graduated from DESMA in 05. His portfolio (then required in slide format) consisted of a variety of media. (The requirements then were much more stringent.) Demonstrate the breadth and depth of your talent. Show them work that shows that you've gone beyond what you've learned in class.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Bump........</p>
<p>I don't think there's many DESMA majors here on CC. </p>
<p>If you really want an example, I PMed you a link to mine. I'm kinda embarrassed of it, don't feel like posting it up for all to see... haha.</p>