Portfolio for Design|Media Arts at UCLA

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<p>I'm planning on majoring in either Fine Art or Design|Media Arts at UCLA, but DMA is my first choice. I've heard that DMA is a lot more competitive than Fine Art, though, so I'm wondering if I have a chance of getting in. Could someone give me feedback on my artwork? My portfolio is here: Elyse</a> Yang - Portfolio</p>

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<p>Both majors are very competitive, although DMA is borderline ridiculous. Admission evaluation is based almost entirely on talent.</p>

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<p>Hm, I’m thinking about Fine Art instead now, after looking over the two programs again. Does anyone have an opinion on my portfolio?</p>

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<p>I’ve heard that a lot of weight is placed on creativity, not just skill. They want people who will bring something unique to the department.</p>

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<p>Does the department list what they want to see in a portfolio? I have no idea what a D/MA portfolio should look like, but I know in fine arts, usually they like to see a diversity of work. Your porfolio appears to me to demonstrate a high skill level and creativity, but my only concern (as I said, not knowing what they want to see) would be a lack of diversity of styles/subject matter…</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input, tia and hana! I also feel that my work lacks diversity and creativity, so I’ve been busy making some of my better ideas into finished pieces.</p>

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<p>S D|MA’05’s portfolio consisted of pieces that he did for art class, e.g., two self-portraits - one by hand and the other in digital media, plus projects that he did for publication such as the covers of his HS course catalogue, student handbook, and a walking map (this last project was a paid gig). You have some nice stuff in your portfolio, but if you look at the details (<a href=“UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture”>UCLA Arts: School of the Arts and Architecture), there’s mention of website design and other applied materials. Fine arts on the other hand is painting and sculpture primarily, but I may be wrong. And yes, it’s competitive! When S applied, there were 650+ applications for 55 spots.</p>

<p>Whatever you decide, good luck!</p>