Visual Studies

Admission to the Visual Studies Program is based on a review of academic credentials and portfolio review.

Temple materials

Tyler materials

Applicants who submit a portfolio via Temple SlideRoom will automatically be considered for a Tyler Portfolio Merit Scholarship. If submitting more than 10 images, only the first 10 will be considered for scholarship consideration.

First Year Applicants

A portfolio is required for consideration for the studio art programs and should be officially submitted via Temple SlideRoom. Please do not send portfolio materials or original work through the mail. These will not be accepted, reviewed or returned.

You must include:

  • 10-20 pieces of original work
  • Examples of drawing from direct observation regardless of the major you wish to pursue and should show a wide range of values and strong composition. (These drawings should not include sketchbook drawings.) 

Your portfolio may include:

  • Additional drawings
  • Work in both black-and-white and color media
  • Ceramics, design examples, fibers, glass, jewelry or metal work, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture or time-based media

Tips: A variety of media, subject matter and scale are important. Feel free to bring your sketchbooks as well as work completed in weekend or summer programs.

Transfer Applicants
A portfolio is required for consideration for the Visual Studies program and should be officially submitted via Temple SlideRoom. Please do not send portfolio materials or original work through the mail. These will not be accepted, reviewed or returned.

You must include:

  • 20 pieces of original work
  • Examples of drawing from direct observation regardless of the major you wish to pursue and should show a wide range of values and strong composition. (These drawings should not include sketchbook drawings.) 
  • Examples of work completed in college-level studio courses for both admissions and placement purposes.