by John E. Lester

Question by Michelle:

How do I make an architecture portfolio for applying to college?

Several people have told me that I should consider majoring in architecture in college. Most require a portfolio, but I don't really know how to go about building one. I have some pieces from school art class, but not much on my own or architecture related. What should I include? What am I trying to prove with it?




Best answer:

Answer by vytis73
I am surprised to hear that schools would need a portfolio for admissions. When I applied to various architecture schools in 1991, there was no such requirement. Graduate school was a different story which did require a portfolio. I included photographs of models and images of my design boards of projects from each year of school as well as construction drawings and samples of artwork.

I doubt that you have built up a body of architectural work at this point in time unless you have taken some related classes in high school. If you have, include those drawings as well as copies of artwork that you have done and even photographs.

What you are trying to prove is that you have some aesthetic sensibilities and basic artistic skills.

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