I'm in the process of submitting applications to the following universities for programs related to computational design/digital fabrication/robotics/material sciences etc. I've listed them in order of priority:
University of Stuttgart - ICD/ITKE
ETH Zurich
IaaC Barcelona
CITA - KADK
1) Can someone who is attending/attended or has applied and been accepted to any of the relevant programs at these schools give me some direction on what to include in the portfolio if you don't have previous experience with computational design? Links to portfolios that you applied with would be very helpful! Most of my work is very traditional architectural projects and I'm afraid it is not going to stand out enough to get admitted.
2) Secondly, and more importantly, ICD/ITKE has a maximum limit of 10 Single pages. As this is one of my first choices, I'd like to put my best foot forward but I'm unsure what to include. Most of my projects from school and professional work need at least 3-4 pages each to show the process, thinking and finished images. Do any of you have advice on how to layout a 10 single page portfolio for ICD/ITKE? Any thoughts on projects to pages ratio? My layout aesthetic is relatively minimal with a good balance of white space, text and graphics/images.
I expect someone on the admissions team reviewing a portfolio to read through any text and annotations and pay attention to the diagrams and drawings to assess the concept and execution. If this is the case, a select few diagrams/drawings and images will not have enough context and won't convey the whole idea.
I don't want to go in the opposite direction of including everything relevant from a couple of projects to create a very crammed 10 page portfolio either. I would hate to compromise on the layout in a bid to get everything across.
Unless, I am mistaken and portfolios are initially skimmed through for visual appeal and not looked at closely, thereby eliminating the need to present a project in its entirety? Any help on this front would be highly appreciated!
P.S.: In case it helps, I have a B.Arch from an American university and 5 years of experience working in NY.
danielkragskov
Feb 3, 19 4:25 am
Maybe it is not too relevant but I applied for an exchange semester at ETH and got accepted with this portfolio :
It has nothing to do with computational design though. Also I am from KADK so I guess it design wise looks a bit like what CITA would expect.
Good luck!
esindurmaz
Mar 24, 20 11:40 am
Hello,
I got accepted from ITECH for the 2020/2021 period.While I was preparing my portfolio for the ITECH I could not find any source. So I thought that it would be helpfull for the other candidates to share my portfolio from here.
Hey esindurmaz! nice portfolio, Congrats! I also got accepted and still deciding wether to go or not, have you decided? what's your background and your decision making process? I'd really like to know! Thank you!
esindurmaz
Apr 10, 20 8:48 am
Hi, sorry for the late response, I have not decided yet. But I should decide in the meantime! My background is interior architecture, I am looking for fundings and scholarships at the moment. Have you decided? Let me know via e-mail. My contact e-mail is [email protected]
GeeLondon
Apr 11, 20 7:29 pm
Meant to reply to this. See below ;)
GeeLondon
Apr 11, 20 7:28 pm
Hello, portfolio looks great! I have also been accepted to the 2020 programme. Still finalising the decision (with DRL, gsd and DFab) but would love to speak to you both. You can find me at [email protected], best George
esrayaman
Mar 16, 21 4:38 pm
Hello, I am in a similar situation and I was wondering what did you decide in the end and what drove you to it? Honestly, ITECH seems like a really good program with an innovative and hands-on drive, also the tuition fee is much lower compared to the other ones. If you ended up in any of these programs I would love to hear about your experience. Thank you, Best!
GeeLondon
Mar 16, 21 5:28 pm
I am at the GSD now, but really believe the ITECH program is amazing. They are 2 very different courses, Itech is super specialised + robotics based, where as at the gsd you can take any classes, tech/non-tech/business/MIT .. i was also hesitant at first on the 2 year nature of both courses but think its def worth it. Both places open many doors, however Itech is much more specialised (not a bad thing) and gsd is much broader. The DFab is also great, yet is also a sprint for 1 year, so if you want time to develop a personal thesis, itech is def the place to be. Drl is also amazing, more design based and the AA has a great atmosphere in central london. Good luck!
Hi,
I'm in the process of submitting applications to the following universities for programs related to computational design/digital fabrication/robotics/material sciences etc. I've listed them in order of priority:
University of Stuttgart - ICD/ITKE
ETH Zurich
IaaC Barcelona
CITA - KADK
1) Can someone who is attending/attended or has applied and been accepted to any of the relevant programs at these schools give me some direction on what to include in the portfolio if you don't have previous experience with computational design? Links to portfolios that you applied with would be very helpful! Most of my work is very traditional architectural projects and I'm afraid it is not going to stand out enough to get admitted.
2) Secondly, and more importantly, ICD/ITKE has a maximum limit of 10 Single pages. As this is one of my first choices, I'd like to put my best foot forward but I'm unsure what to include. Most of my projects from school and professional work need at least 3-4 pages each to show the process, thinking and finished images. Do any of you have advice on how to layout a 10 single page portfolio for ICD/ITKE? Any thoughts on projects to pages ratio? My layout aesthetic is relatively minimal with a good balance of white space, text and graphics/images.
I expect someone on the admissions team reviewing a portfolio to read through any text and annotations and pay attention to the diagrams and drawings to assess the concept and execution. If this is the case, a select few diagrams/drawings and images will not have enough context and won't convey the whole idea.
I don't want to go in the opposite direction of including everything relevant from a couple of projects to create a very crammed 10 page portfolio either. I would hate to compromise on the layout in a bid to get everything across.
Unless, I am mistaken and portfolios are initially skimmed through for visual appeal and not looked at closely, thereby eliminating the need to present a project in its entirety? Any help on this front would be highly appreciated!
P.S.: In case it helps, I have a B.Arch from an American university and 5 years of experience working in NY.
Maybe it is not too relevant but I applied for an exchange semester at ETH and got accepted with this portfolio :
https://issuu.com/danielreakra...
It has nothing to do with computational design though. Also I am from KADK so I guess it design wise looks a bit like what CITA would expect.
Good luck!
Hello,
I got accepted from ITECH for the 2020/2021 period.While I was preparing my portfolio for the ITECH I could not find any source. So I thought that it would be helpfull for the other candidates to share my portfolio from here.
https://issuu.com/ayseesindurm...
And did you apply also I wondered?
Hey esindurmaz! nice portfolio, Congrats! I also got accepted and still deciding wether to go or not, have you decided? what's your background and your decision making process? I'd really like to know! Thank you!
Hi, sorry for the late response, I have not decided yet. But I should decide in the meantime! My background is interior architecture, I am looking for fundings and scholarships at the moment. Have you decided? Let me know via e-mail. My contact e-mail is [email protected]
Meant to reply to this. See below ;)
Hello, portfolio looks great! I have also been accepted to the 2020 programme. Still finalising the decision (with DRL, gsd and DFab) but would love to speak to you both. You can find me at [email protected], best George
Hello, I am in a similar situation and I was wondering what did you decide in the end and what drove you to it? Honestly, ITECH seems like a really good program with an innovative and hands-on drive, also the tuition fee is much lower compared to the other ones. If you ended up in any of these programs I would love to hear about your experience. Thank you, Best!
I am at the GSD now, but really believe the ITECH program is amazing. They are 2 very different courses, Itech is super specialised + robotics based, where as at the gsd you can take any classes, tech/non-tech/business/MIT .. i was also hesitant at first on the 2 year nature of both courses but think its def worth it. Both places open many doors, however Itech is much more specialised (not a bad thing) and gsd is much broader. The DFab is also great, yet is also a sprint for 1 year, so if you want time to develop a personal thesis, itech is def the place to be. Drl is also amazing, more design based and the AA has a great atmosphere in central london. Good luck!