<p>From what I've seen and heard, I'm under the impression that most students who submit art portfolios submit nice paintings and photorealistic drawings.</p>
<p>Would it be strange or inappropriate to send a collection of simplistic drawings, design and comics as a portfolio? People tend to write off cartoons as petty non-art, but I'm hoping that colleges like Wesleyan would at least find it refreshing.</p>
<p>Are you a cartoonist?</p>
<p>I guess I am, by definition. I make comics for my school’s newspaper.</p>
<p>I would do it, but, be aware that they will be judged by the art department and strictly as a work of art, not necessarily for their editorial content. You should also be aware that the deadline for submitting visual art work was/is January 1st (you didn’t mention what year you are in.) Wes has some fairly specific rules about submitting and you should probably familiarize yourself with them: [Visual</a> Arts, Admission - Wesleyan University](<a href=“http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/applying/supplemental/visual_arts.html]Visual”>http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/applying/supplemental/visual_arts.html)</p>
<p>I’m applying as a transfer student, so no worries–the deadline isn’t until March.</p>