<p>I recently graduated a small liberal arts college this past summer and now I am looking to go back to school for architecture. Since my undergrad degrees are not related to the subject, I have to apply as a transfer to my desired institution as an undergrad. Anyways, I am hoping for as much aid as possible and in order to achieve that, I need a great portfolio. I was hoping any willing volunteers would look over my most recent draft and let me know what they would change or any art they would remove? What is strongest, etc? I really appreciate any help. I need to submit my portfolio by the end of the week, so any ideas, let me know! (:</p>
<p>-In the architectural section get rid of everything but the two Palladian elevations and the Victorian house at the end and call them elevation sketches.</p>
<p>-Dump the concept stuff. </p>
<p>-Keep all the paintings and photos, go do some sketching to supplement this all this.</p>
<p>Then my question is why are you going after an undergraduate degree when you could get a graduate degree in the same amount of time? Three years should get you a professional degree.</p>
<p>Thank you for your help Rick! Well, I was hoping to get at least a basis in Architecture from SCAD starting this fall and then perhaps, I’ll transfer into a MArch program at another school. SCAD requires Bachelors in Architecture for its MArch program so I am unable to go straight into the program. I wasn’t able to apply for any elite schools, since I have to fulfill a number of prerequisites to apply (Calc, etc). Nonetheless, I don’t think my portfolio is strong enough for an elite school at this moment and I figure my time at SCAD would provide ample time to build one. Does that make sense? Also, do you think I should include the inspiration images and the descriptions? (I was told by another person they seemed rather amateur) </p>
<p>Also, I’m dyslexic, which has made it hard to persue architecture in the past, although it’s my passion, I never thought I could manage all the math and such. I figure I can manage now that I am a few years older. </p>
<p>Should you keep the inspirational stuff? I assume you mean the bibliography at the end? No, I would probably drop that.</p>
<p>The layout looks very professional. The photography is nice, the painting is good, but work on the sketching. There are some very good books out there. I think a few nice sketches would really make the portfolio pop.</p>
<p>As far as going to SCAD to prepare for an MArch, I would try to see if you can avoid that. The career track is already long enough, you have an undergraduate degree, try to find a program that will take you as you are. There are a lot of state schools with good programs out there, go find one that will accept you. If you are in the south; Clemson, Auburn, Florida are all good programs and cheaper than SCAD. Or in the southwest; Kansas, Kansas State, UT Austin, or even UT Arlington. I am pretty sure you could get into one of these.</p>