Portfolio Helpful Tips and Information

If you have applied via the CAO, you should have received an email from us earlier today with all the relevant portfolio information.

We are THREE days away from your Portfolio deadline! 

Please read on for some portfolio information and an upcoming event! 

Final Portfolio Information 

Your portfolios for each programme are due by 

7th February at 5pm!

See our tips below to help make your portfolio a success.

• Register and login to your NCAD portfolio(s) clicking on the black button below

• Create a portfolio for each programme you are applying to 

• Ensure each file or video you plan to upload are no larger than 1GB

• Upload up to 20 files or videos to display your work

• Ask a trusted individual to look over your work, if you can, for any errors

• Submit only when you are completely finished editing your files

Weekly Tips

This Week's Tip: 

• Double-check your work. The most disappointing thing can be when you have put so much time and effort into your submissions and you end up missing a file, photo, description, etc. after you have hit the submit button.

Previous Tips: 

• Include your notebooks and other works filmed in good lighting so your work is presented to reviewers at its best 

• Continuing editing your portfolio and files up to the point while you decide which of your best works you want to display. ONCE YOU SUBMIT, THIS CANNOT BE SENT BACK OR UNDONE.

• Be sure to submit your portfolio as early as possible to avoid errors or technical issues.

• Have yourself or someone you trust put on a timer for 10 minutes and see if you can review all of your portfolio material in that time (videos, PDFs, photos, documents and notebooks). If not, consider paring your material down to include your best work.

Links to Help Your Portfolio Process:

~ Helpful Portfolio FAQs here

~ Watch our sample portfolio videos here. 

~ If you have not already, download our portfolio guide here to gain insight to the best way to present your portfolio. 

**If you are applying to BA Visual Culture, this is the only NCAD course that does not require a portfolio for entry.**

 If you are ready to upload and/or submit your work click the button below!

Applied to BA Visual Culture?

Did you apply to NCAD's Visual Culture Programme?

Not sure what Visual Culture is?? Check out the video below!  

*If you're already thinking of studying Art & Design there is a strong chance this course would be among your top 10 choices.

All 2025 applicants to BA Visual Culture will be invited to join the NCAD Admissions Team for a no-cost BA Visual Culture Taster Day on Tuesday 18th of February from 12pm-3pm! 

A campus tour, student perspectives, short introductory lecture, and refreshments in The Goodies canteen will be provided for student attendees. We hope to provide you with a snapshot of what your time may look like on the BA Visual Culture Programme.