All applicants are to demonstrate their artistic potential through portfolio submission/admission test/audition as specified in each programme, in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants may select either (A) Portfolio Submission or (B) Admission Test.
(A) Portfolio Submission
You are to submit 10-15 images of recent art or design work, which should include a range of finished artwork as well as development work in preparing the finished artwork (sketches, mood boards, etc). Portfolios are assessed with the aim of identifying your creative and technical potential to undertake a programme in art and design.
(Allowed file types: .pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.gif,.tif,.tiff,.bmp. Maximum image file size: 5 MB)
(Allowed video file types: .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3. Maximum image file size: 200 MB)
The work submitted should preferably be not more than two years old. It may be the result of assigned class projects or independent exploration. It is recommended that the selected examples of work reflect your interests, experience and competencies in art and design.
Your portfolio should contain your original works from at least two of the following categories: paintings, drawings, collages, posters, sculptures, digital images (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), photographs, and/or video clips.
Guidelines on taking photographs of artworks:
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A clean background with no visual clutter distracting the artwork should be used.
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The artwork should be evenly lit and there should not be any shadows cast on the artworks
You are also expected to write a statement of intent of about 100 words, stating your reasons for pursuing a programme of study in art and design. Please include your goals, interests and aspirations for the future.
The outcome of your application will be sent to you in 4 to 6 weeks after submission of all supporting documents and portfolio.
(B) Admission Test
The test consists of three sections (test duration: 2.5 hours):
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Written Ability
Ability to express and rationalise in writing
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Drawing from Observation
Ability to draw from observation
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Creative Visualisation
Aptitude in creativity and visualisation
Admission Test Date |
23 January 2025 |
27 March 2025 |
29 May 2025 |
Please note that you will be notified of the confirmed admission test date upon submission of your application, all supporting documents and application fee payment.
The last admission test for August 2025 intake is on 29 May 2025. If you missed the last admission test, you are required to submit your portfolio
here within the next 5 working days from the application date.
Selected applicants may be asked to attend an in-person or online interview.