<p>I visited UChicago on the 19th, and want to go to study art history. The interview went well, and I learned about the new arts center they are building. I want to submit a portfolio of my artwork as a supplement, but I'm concerned it is not good enough or not the type of work they are looking for. Last year I wasn't in an art class, but in a graphic design class. Almost everything I have is design-based and design-style work, even my colored pencil drawings. One of the things I'm especially proud of is the logo, stationary, envelopes, business cards notepads, and etc. that I designed for my own graphic design business. I'm not sure if I could submit something like that, or if they want work like that. Honestly, I'd rather submit fine art than more commercial art, but I got unlucky last year. I didn't have any resources to make much artwork outside of photoshop. What's your opinion? Should I submit my design-oriented work?</p>
<p>It’s a good question, erin94. I don’t know the answer, but I would recommend posting the question to the following discussion thread:</p>
<p>UChicago Questions? Ask an admissions counselor!</p>
<p>They have a UChicago admissions counselor there fielding questions like this, and I’m sure she would have good advice.</p>
<p>The arts suppliment, if I recall correctly from my application, is more of an opportunity for you to explain how creative expression has influenced you as a thinker, as opposed to an opportunity for you to submit your own material. If you’re looking to study art, then I think a portfolio would certainly be an appropriate additional supplement to your application.<br>
I’d recommend using the arts supplement essay as a place to explain what art and creative expression means to you and why you want to devote the next four years of your life studying it.
I would preface your portfolio by explaining why it’s more oriented towards graphic design. But hopefully, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem</p>
<p>I was thinking of dividing it into two sections: design and fine art, since I don’t have enough good fine art ready to fill a portfolio.</p>