I have been looking into the Pacific Northwest Collage of Art in Portland for sometime,It seems like a great place to take that college leap.I need to plan my year here in chicago wisely doing what i can to to make my move to portland as easy as possible.So im looking into a second job to keep myself busy,and get some money around to getting a couple of things that would make getting my college app together. Im going to plan a trip out to portland around fall to look at the school and get my porfolio reviewed.Also a new bike and computer needs to get down,Im also looking into getting myself a nice scanner to scan some of these 120 negitives i have recently took.Im really getting motivated to start school which was something i was lacking from the begining. Im not to sure about what sort of film processing they have at the school from what it looks only b& w but i need to stop making that an excusses not to go to school.Things can only go up from here,im quite excited to see how this all turns out.I probly do not need to post all this information but its nice to have it a easy place to get.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants, including transfer and international students, are required to submit the following items:
1. Free Online Application
2. Essays
An important part of the application process is the admissions essays. View the essays like an interview, it will be a time for you to distinguish yourself from other applicants and combined with your portfolio and transcripts will help us to determine your ability to be a successful student at PNCA.
Please provide a one-page response to each essay. You will be required to provide a response to the first option, and then you will need to select one essay from the remaining three. Essays can be mailed to the admissions office or emailed to admissions [at] pnca [dot] edu.
Required Essay: Describe the ways your curiosity and willingness to experiment has led to discovery within your own artwork or design. Give Examples.
Please choose one of the following:
- Describe a time that you had dealt with adversity in your own life. What have you learned from this experience and how have you used that knowledge to your advantage?
- Is art or design a calling for you? What will you need in order to grow as an artist or designer? What is your role in society as an artist or designer? Be as specific as you can be, and give examples from your own life.
- Describe a difficult project you saw to completion or a puzzling problem you researched and tried to solve. What did you learn from your experience?
3. High School transcript
Submit official copies of current high school transcripts. PNCA requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) Please note that faxed transcripts and transcripts stamped “Issued to Student” are not considered official transcripts by PNCA. If you did not complete high school, please submit a copy of your high school transcript and an official copy of your General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Applicants who are currently enrolled in their senior year of high school must submit a final transcript documenting graduation with a 2.0 minimum GPA. Applicants who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree are not required to submit high school transcripts.
4. College Transcripts
Students who have previously attended college must request official copies of all college transcripts sent directly to PNCA Admissions Office. Transcripts that are faxed, delivered in an unsealed envelope, or marked “Issued to Student” are considered unofficial and will not be accepted. PNCA requires transcripts from ALL colleges attended. College credit earned while enrolled in high school may also be transferred.
5. The Portfolio
General portfolio requirements: Your portfolio is an important part of your application. It will be evaluated on artistic and conceptual content, design and composition, technical skill, and creative potential. Submit 12-20 examples of your best and most recent work. Please note that we recommend several of these works to be observational drawings as part of your portfolio — even if you plan on majoring in Photography or Communication Design. If you have questions regarding the observational drawing component, please contact the Admissions Office. Your portfolio in general may include classroom work, studio assignments, personal projects and/or sketchbook work.
How to submit: Portfolios may be submitted in person during a campus visit or to a PNCA representative at a National Portfolio Day or by sending a digital CD of your portfolio to the Admissions Office. In order to be considered for acceptance, we must have received a digital copy of your portfolio. All 12-20 digital images must be saved as JPEGs and file size must be kept under 1 MB. Do not send PowerPoint presentations, please keep it simple. Your digital portfolio can be e-mailed as attachments to admissions [at] pnca [dot] edu. In the body of the e-mail, please include your full name and address. You may have to send a couple e-mails, depending on file size. Please call or e-mail to confirm that we have received your e-mail. Digital portfolios submitted via mail must be on a CD-ROM sent to:
The Admissions Office
PNCA, 1241 NW Johnson St.
Portland OR 97209
Please include your full name and address clearly labeled on the front of the CD and/or case. Do not submit still images on a DVD. Moving images should be submitted in VHS or DVD format. IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT MAIL ACTUAL, ORIGINAL ARTWORKS TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.
All admissions materials, including portfolios, become the property of PNCA and will not be returned to you or released to another party.
| Foundation Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| FD101-102 Visual Elements | 3 | 3 |
| FD101-102 Basic Drawing | 3 | 3 |
| FD111 3-D Design | 3 | * |
| FD112 Time Arts | 3 | * |
| LA 121-122 English Composition | 3 | 3 |
| LA125-126 Art & Design in Contemporary Society | 3 | 3 |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
| Sophomore Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| PH271 Beginning B&W Photo | 3 | |
| PH272 Beginning Color Photo (Digital) | | 3 |
| IM201 Theory and Practice | 3 | * |
| Studio Elective | * | 3 |
| AH217 History of Photography | | 3 |
| MTH101 Mathematics | 3 | * |
| AH 211 Art Hist:Paleolithic-Gothic | 3 | |
| AH212 Art Hist: Renaissance- WWII | | 3 |
| SCI223-224 Natural Science | 3 | 3 |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
| Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| PH371Intermediate Photo (B&W) | 3 | |
| PH372 Intermediate Photo | | 3 |
| PH373 Alternative Photo & Contemporary Practices | 3 | |
| PH374 Studio Lighting | | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 3* | 3* |
| Art History Elective (300-level) | * | 3 |
| MTH101-102 Mathematics | 3 | * |
| Liberal Arts Elective | * | 3 |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| IM301 Theory & Practice | 3 | * |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
| Senior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| PH471 Advanced Photography | 3 | |
| ND401 Professional Practices | 3 | |
| PH472 Photography Thesis | | 3 |
| ND402 Thesis Research & Writing | | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 6 | 6 |
| LA325 Literature Seminar | * | 3 |
| LA321 Social Science Seminar | 3 | * |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
New Student Costs
| Tuition | $20,290 per year, full-time enrollment |
| Tuition 12 - 18 credits | $10,145 per semester |
| Tuition: 1 - 11 credits | $846 per credit |
| Credit Overload Fee | $797 assessed for each credit over 18 credits |
| Department Resource fee | $490 per semester 18.1 - 21 |
| $413 per semester 12 - 18 credits | |
| $36 per credit if registered for 1 - 11.9 credits per semester | |
| Studio Rental | $280 per semester (Intermediate Painting & Senior Studio students only) |
| Studio Key Deposit | $25 per semester where applicable (refundable) |
| Late Registration fee | $25 |
| Student Activity fee | $45 per semester for full-time students |
| $22.50 per semester for part-time students | |
| PNCA Student Housing | Two bedroom furnished Unit (price per student) |
| One person per room $3,775 per semester | |
| Two people per room (shared bedroom) $1,980 per semester | |
| $150 Student Housing Clean fee — non-refundable | |
| Health Insurance* (estimated) | $400 per semester (included summer coverage) Health Insurance Waiver |
| * Required of all students taking 6 or more credits who do not already have health insurance. This fee is waived upon proof of current health coverage. The health insurance fee waiver must be renewed each semester. Students taking less than 6 credits may purchase the College’s student health insurance if desired. |
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