<p>I think its fair to say "yes". For example, I know people who have included nothing but drawings in the portfolio they submitted to art schools, and to some extent schools seem to be okay with it so long as there are different types of drawings included (landscape, perspective, still life set ups, figure drawings, charcoal etc). From what ive seen, this kind of portfolio (significantly filled with drawings) would work regard of the department one wanted to get into in school. However, the same couldnt be said for a person that includes the same level of photography work applying for a department that wasnt photogarphy. Thats probably the most extreme example I can think of, but I think it illucidates my questom a bit. I mean, if someone had work in a variety of mediums of equal quality, would there still be an order to which amount of work is included?</p>
<p>I don’t think there is a formula. If you are applying to an illustration program, have more drawings, the same with painting, etc. Some schools spell out specific needs online in their portfolio requirements. </p>
<p>Go to an NPD or visit a desired school to have them review your portfolio if you need more feedback. We did this and found varied opinions from each school regarding the media, subject matter. One thing they all had in common - be able to show that you can work with a variety of mediums.</p>