Students who are applying for Graphic Communications Junior Block should submit a portfolio and a written statement of intent. Students who fulfill the following requirements or are advised by their faculty can apply. Upon acceptance a space will be held for you in this class.

Only those who have completed 12 hrs. of fundamentals and between 15 to 18 hrs. of 3000 level related arts. A minimum 2.67 (B–) grade point average in your major is required.

Properly mounted work should be hung in rooms 302, 304, 308 FA on the date announced. Portfolios are hung for presentation between the hours of 8 am and 11am that day. Faculty review begins at 12 noon. The review process should be completed by 6 pm. All work should be picked up that evening. Students should come prepared with push pins to hang their work.

• Include 12-15 pieces of work.
• A name tag to identify work (mount with your work)
• An official transcript listing of all studio courses which you have completed and are presently taking, as well as final grades for courses completed. Place in a sealed envelope beside your work.
• A brief written statement of intent which should include why you would like to be a graphic designer in the Graphic Communications program and what your goals and expectations are regarding graphic design as a career. Do not mount this, leave with your work.
• Work which is 3D in nature or too large for the portfolio may be shown in slide form.

Work will be evaluated based on organization, craft, quantity/quality, creativity of Ideas, compositional skills, color and consistency. Further evaluation is based on your statement, process and overall program performance to date. Careful consideration should be given to inclusion of work from your design courses.

A notice of accepted individuals will be placed with your work following the review of each portfolio.

Direct any questions regarding your portfolio to your current Graphic Communications instructor or advisor.

BFA Course Curriculum

For more information contact: David Kreid, Undergraduate Advisor, 713.743.2906 Rm.100D, Fine Arts Building, dkreid@uh.edu