Portfolios - How much is too much?

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Hi guys! I'm applying to a bunch of architecture schools this fall, and for me, the most exciting and somewhat scariest part of the application is the portfolio. I say that because, while I do have strong pieces and enough of them, a lot of them are CAD renderings of building designs (no plans/drafting) and 3D designs/models/costumes/etc. Though they do not outnumber the amount of sketches/paintings (4 CAD projects, 8 pieces of artwork, 4 models/costumes), I'll admit that they're at a college-level which scares me because I assume they'll think that I assume I know enough about architecture (which I definitely do not). Will they think it's too much? </p>

<p>I've also designed a layout with a cover, about me page, and table of contents - is that overkill too? What about adding captions aside from those about medium, size, etc. pertaining to the process, design elements, etc.? </p>

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<p>@hqureshi11‌ I know I have seen people with websites doing the full in depth tryhard layout but I think it would be best to keep it plain and simple. For physical portfolio submission I just put the picture pretty big in the center of the piece of photo paper, with a couple of comments on its original size/mediums/description on the bottom to keep it plain and simple. Just try to keep all of the architectural pieces to a minimal, I think that the schools will see your greater potential through your artwork and creative side (even though they are building designs). </p>

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<p>Most architecture schools don’t like CAD models in an applicant’s portfolio. It’s best to show your creative potential through your artwork. Unless they ask for it specifically, try to leave out the computer model renders. They can always teach you how to do CAD models but not how to be creative. </p>