Digital Media and Animation (BS)

Required: Math A (algebra), Art Portfolio, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.  

The portfolio must include two art works in traditional media of your choice: one self portrait and one still life that depicts a pair of boots or shoes. In addition, the portfolio should include six to eight examples of the student's best work. All work represented must be original and produced within the last three years. Do not include drawings done from cartoons, CAD schematic drawings, or any work that is not indicative of your own original art and design abilities. The portfolio can consist of reproductions representing a variety of art media including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, computer imaging, and animation.

The submissions should be in the form of CD and/or DVD.

All CDs and DVDs

• Should be clearly labeled with the name of the applicant on the disk and on the outside top of the case
• All must be pre-tested on either Mac or Windows platform
• Images and/or animations included must be formatted as JPG, TIFF, GIF, QuickTime, or AVI. Images and/or animations submitted must be numbered and accompanied by a corresponding numbered play list printed on paper that gives image number, title, medium, size, and date of work.

Animation submissions should be limited to five minutes in total duration and can include several short sample clips that represent the applicant's best work. Animations should be accompanied by an ordered play list printed on paper that lists the clip duration, date of completion, title, and brief project description.

Submit portfolio to:

Admissions Office
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Please do not submit original works of art or master copies of video tapes or CDs. All portfolios will be retained by the department.