INTERIOR DESIGN ADMISSION PORTFOLIO 2014 INTERIOR DESIGN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting all of the academic requirements for admission to Mount Royal University, applicants to the Bachelor of Applied Interior Design are evaluated on a Directed Portfolio. The portfolio consists of a series of Abstract Compositions (to be completed at home), and an In-person Discussion and a Still-life Drawing exercise (done on-site at Mount Royal University). Specific requirements for the Directed Portfolio are sent to each applicant who satisfies the general Mount Royal University and Department of Interior Design academic entrance requirements. The purpose of the Directed Portfolio is not necessarily to determine the level of previously learned skills but rather to help determine a candidateвЂ™s potential for success in the program. Applicant anonymity and reviewer impartiality is very important to ensure our process is fair and equitable. Therefore each part of the Directed Portfolio must be identified ONLY with the STUDENT ID NUMBER assigned to you by Mount Royal University. Any other identifying personal information must only be provided on the separate Applicant Information Sheet provided. Please submit the completed Abstract Compositions and the Iterations portions of the Portfolio in a suitable mailing envelope (please do not fold the compositions). Applicants are encouraged to retain a photocopy or scanned copy of your compositions for your own records as the originals will become the property of Mount Royal University and will not be returned. The completed Applicant Information Sheet, Abstract Compositions, and Iterations must be postmarked or hand-delivered by: 2:00 PM, Monday, March 31, 2014 To: The Department of Interior Design Mount Royal University Room N363, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6 A letter indicating admission status will be mailed to each applicant by the end of May, 2014. It is important for applicants to understand that acceptance is for the upcoming academic year beginning in September, 2014 and that the Department of Interior Design does not permit deferred entry into the program. DIRECTED PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION Please read the following descriptions and instructions completely and carefully. Applications that do not meet the requirements may not be considered. ABSTRACT COMPOSITIONS Candidates are provided with a вЂњkitвЂќ of 5ВЅвЂќx8ВЅвЂќ paper (6 sheets of white, 6 sheets of black, and 6 sheets of red). Take 3 sheets of each colour and put them aside to use as вЂњbackgroundвЂќ sheets. Take the remaining 3 sheets of each colour and cut them into pieces based on the template provided (we recommend that you stack sheets 3 high with the template sheet on top, then cut through the stack of sheets along the template lines with a sturdy mat knife). The resulting geometric pieces will be used to produce your compositions. These cut out pieces are to be used to produce six separate abstract compositions. Design each of the six compositions to express a different concept word: п‚§ п‚§ Fast Slow п‚§ п‚§ Quiet Loud п‚§ п‚§ Male Female On top of a sheet of background paper (your choice from the вЂњbackgroundвЂќ sheets you set aside), arrange a selection of geometric pieces (you may use as many or as few pieces from as you like for each composition from the total you cut out earlier) into a composition that you feel will visually communicate each word above. When you are satisfied with your composition(s), glue each piece securely to the background paper. On the back of each composition, clearly and legibly print the word you are expressing in the composition, along with your Student ID Number (do not print your name). Place all of your compositions in a 9вЂќx12вЂќ envelope for submission. No, you may not use your own paper. Please use the paper provided. No, you may not add additional paper or shapes. Please limit yourself to the maximum number (pieces you cut out of the 9 sheets allotted for the purpose). Yes, there will be 3 sheets of background paper left over after you complete the assignment. Yes, you may use as many or as few pieces for each composition as you like (as long as you donвЂ™t go over the maximum number of pieces. Be careful with your вЂњkitвЂќ as replacements will not be provided. Reviewers will be looking for evidence of ability to translate written concepts into visual language and basic aptitude with elements and principles of composition. ITERATIONS On an 8ВЅвЂќ x 11вЂќ piece of paper (lined, gridded, or plain), candidates are asked to: п‚§ п‚§ List twenty (20) different uses for a shovel that do not include вЂњdiggingвЂќ. From the twenty, choose your favorite alternative use. Candidates are encouraged to let ideas flow freely without judging whether the ideas are good or bad. Reviewers will not be judging вЂњqualityвЂќ of the ideas. Then, on as many separate 8ВЅвЂќ x 11вЂќ pieces of paper as necessary (sketchbook or drawing paper recommended): п‚§ Visually Communicate your chosen alternate in five (5) different ways (no words or written language allowed). How the idea is communicated is entirely up to the candidate. An applicant may use any materials or media they choose to visually communicate or explain the use in the five different ways. On the back of each page, clearly and legibly print your Student ID Number (do not print your name). The вЂњlistвЂќ and the вЂњillustrationsвЂќ should be stacked and stapled together. Reviewers will be looking for evidence of creative thinking. ON-SITE ACTIVITIES There are two activities held at Mount Royal University that each candidate is expected to participate in to be considered for admission into the Interior Design Program. Applicants should expect to reserve about 1ВЅ hours for the on-site activities. Candidates should expect the on-site components to occur April 28 - May 5, 2014 and will take place in the Department of Interior Design, Room N363. Applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule the date and time of the activities. In some cases, candidates may be able to complete these activities remotely in situations where significant distance is a factor (northern Alberta, out of province, or out of country - scheduling conflicts are not considered). Candidates in remote areas must have access to a telephone, an internet connection, and a scanner to effectively participate. Please contact Sarah Block at sblock@mtroyal.ca or 403-4405143 if you feel that you may be eligible for this type of arrangement. IN-PERSON DISCUSSION After listening to a design-related audio presentation on-line, candidates will have an opportunity to express their thoughts and discuss questions with two faculty members. Each individual discussion will require 8-10 minutes. Before coming to Mount Royal University for the discussion, candidates are asked to listen to the pod-cast and prepare to talk about the subject of the presentation. The Audio Presentation (Podcast: 99 Percent Invisible 50) can be found at: http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/episode-50-deafspace/ Reviewers will be looking for evidence of critical thinking and clarity of communication. STILL-LIFE SKETCHING After the in-person discussion, candidates will have 30 minutes in studio to draw a still-life composition. All materials necessary for the exercise will be provided (paper, pencils, and erasers) although candidates may bring their own pencils or erasers if they prefer. Please note that this will be a free-hand drawing exercise and no straight-edges will be allowed. Reviewers will be looking for evidence of drawing skill, graphic line quality, textural variation, and light and shadow. CUTTING TEMPLATE 8 1/2вЂќ 5 1/2вЂќ CUTTING TEMPLATE 8 1/2вЂќ 5 1/2вЂќ CUTTING TEMPLATE 8 1/2вЂќ 5 1/2вЂќ