<p>Hey ya'll, i was wonderin if anyone knew how good the art department was at Stanford. Is it a small esoteric group? or does it have a significant influence on campus? </p>
<p>And also, for those who may be familiar with the art, does anyone know how big of an impact a really good portfolio review for admissions is?</p>
<p>Muchas Gracias!</p>
<p>maybe go to an art school if you're really that dedicated to art...</p>
<p>I am applying to RISD, but I have no goals to seriously pursue a career in art. I am an academically strong student, and art is just my passion and hopefully my hook to get in;)</p>
<p>well, stanford isn't famous for its art department, i can tell you that.</p>
<p>and there's been numerous posts asking about sending a portfolio in, and I will say the same thing.</p>
<p>You should think very carefully about sending any supplementary materials. Stanford, compared to other schools, does not like for students to be sending materials other than the application.</p>
<p>This is exactly what Stanford says:
"We know that applicants want to distinguish themselves as much as possible in the application process, and that for some, that means being able to submit supplementary materials such as poetry, or videos, or novels, or photocopies of awards and programs, and the like.</p>
<p>We ask, however, that you please resist the impulse to send us extra items. Additional materials (except in the case of home-schooled students submitting curricular materials and portfolios) will not be evaluated and will not be returned. Please do not submit a résumé or extra pages of information, except in those cases where we specifically state you may.</p>
<p>We have developed our application over time and feel that a well-prepared application from you, simply by responding to the prompts we provide, will give us the information about you that we need to evaluate your application fully."</p>
<p>Also, there are semi-requirements to sending your art portfolio:
"You are expected to have previously received significant recognition for your talent, usually at the regional, state, national or international level. "</p>
<p>If not, the supplementary materials may work against you, not for you.</p>
<p>THanks Fantastic6, I appreciate the warning:)</p>