I have received a mail- in interview invitation from the school of architecture at UW. I have completed my online portfolio, and would like to request for some feedback from architecture students/ professionals here. This is my portfolio.
Also, for my interview video (I will be recording the video and sending it to waterloo), is it fine if I discuss my work in a casual manner? I learned that the interviews held at UW are very much conversational- like. I chose to discuss two fairly personal artworks, one is a piece exploring surrealism ("surge"), and the other is a self- portrait ("self II- tangled"). I find that I have alot to say about my art (since the video has a limit of 7 min. maximum) I was wondering if it is better to discuss one piece thoroughly or is it recommended to discuss at least two?
Thanks in advance,
Jan
Non Sequitur
Apr 8, 14 10:13 am
Wait, why are you simply not going in for an interview? I've given many interviews for that school and the "in-person" ones always fair much better.
accesskb
Apr 8, 14 2:49 pm
discuss two.. what if they're not impressed with one :) Based on your work, I'd admit you for undergrad ^^
Janbreeze
Apr 9, 14 4:17 am
@Non Sequitur I live in BC, unfortunatly I cant go to the interview because I really dont have the budget, and my AP calc final is around the time the interviews are scheduled this year.
@accesskb Thanks for the advice! I'll see if I can make it work. and thank you! it means a lot.
Non Sequitur
Apr 9, 14 8:52 am
Janbreeze, fair-enough I guess. Not everyone makes it down for the in-person interviews. I've done many in-person interviews but I've never participated in the video (mail-in) or skype ones.
From what I see in your website, the strongest pieces are those ink sketches. I would try and give some attention to these because the reviewers are more interested in the quick & dirty sketches than a few polished pieces complete with elaborate background stories. It is the quality of the student's sketchbook that wins them entrance.
Also, almost everyone applying shows fashion drawings and photography... leave those out of your interview.
Janbreeze
Apr 9, 14 10:43 am
@Non Sequitur Thank you for the advice!! I will definitely discuss my sketches in the video then.
Do you think I should just leave the photography and fashion drawings out of my portfolio?
Non Sequitur
Apr 9, 14 11:05 am
Janbreeze, don't totally leave them out, but keep them as background noise... nothing more.
Janbreeze
May 1, 14 3:31 am
Thanks for all of your advice! I received an offer of admission from waterloo arch. yesterday :)
nancyyeh
May 4, 16 12:00 am
Hi Janbreeze congrats !! I've received an offer from waterloo arch too and I live in BC as well! Im just rly curious about what others did for their portfolio. can u paste a link on here? Also, I'm deciding between U of T and waterloo, are u going to waterloo for sure?
accesskb
May 4, 16 12:36 am
this is a thread from 2014 ><
Non Sequitur
May 4, 16 9:28 am
Nancy, look at the other 4 Waterloo vs UofT vs RU threads in the forums. Your question will be quickly answered.
Hello,
I have received a mail- in interview invitation from the school of architecture at UW. I have completed my online portfolio, and would like to request for some feedback from architecture students/ professionals here. This is my portfolio.
Also, for my interview video (I will be recording the video and sending it to waterloo), is it fine if I discuss my work in a casual manner? I learned that the interviews held at UW are very much conversational- like. I chose to discuss two fairly personal artworks, one is a piece exploring surrealism ("surge"), and the other is a self- portrait ("self II- tangled"). I find that I have alot to say about my art (since the video has a limit of 7 min. maximum) I was wondering if it is better to discuss one piece thoroughly or is it recommended to discuss at least two?
Thanks in advance,
Jan
Wait, why are you simply not going in for an interview? I've given many interviews for that school and the "in-person" ones always fair much better.
discuss two.. what if they're not impressed with one :) Based on your work, I'd admit you for undergrad ^^
@Non Sequitur I live in BC, unfortunatly I cant go to the interview because I really dont have the budget, and my AP calc final is around the time the interviews are scheduled this year.
@accesskb Thanks for the advice! I'll see if I can make it work. and thank you! it means a lot.
Janbreeze, fair-enough I guess. Not everyone makes it down for the in-person interviews. I've done many in-person interviews but I've never participated in the video (mail-in) or skype ones.
From what I see in your website, the strongest pieces are those ink sketches. I would try and give some attention to these because the reviewers are more interested in the quick & dirty sketches than a few polished pieces complete with elaborate background stories. It is the quality of the student's sketchbook that wins them entrance.
Also, almost everyone applying shows fashion drawings and photography... leave those out of your interview.
@Non Sequitur Thank you for the advice!! I will definitely discuss my sketches in the video then.
Do you think I should just leave the photography and fashion drawings out of my portfolio?
Janbreeze, don't totally leave them out, but keep them as background noise... nothing more.
Thanks for all of your advice! I received an offer of admission from waterloo arch. yesterday :)
Hi Janbreeze congrats !! I've received an offer from waterloo arch too and I live in BC as well! Im just rly curious about what others did for their portfolio. can u paste a link on here? Also, I'm deciding between U of T and waterloo, are u going to waterloo for sure?
this is a thread from 2014 ><
Nancy, look at the other 4 Waterloo vs UofT vs RU threads in the forums. Your question will be quickly answered.