Studio Art Portfolio Review Requirements
This page is for all first-year applicants applying to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art who are pursuing a scholarship from the art department. Current Pepperdine students who wish to apply for art scholarships should contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office.
A portfolio submission or portfolio review is NOT required to be admitted to the art program. They are only required for those who would like to be considered for a scholarship from the art department.
For more information, please contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at 310.506.4111, or via email at fineartsrecruit@pepperdine.edu.
Application Requirements for Art Scholarships
All students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Art that would like to be considered for art scholarships must complete the following:
- The application for Seaver College
- The Fine Arts supplemental application
A live portfolio review, either in-person or virtual, is not required for those pursuing art scholarships, but is strongly encouraged.
Transfer applicants are strongly encouraged to review Pepperdine’s transfer policies and to contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@pepperdine.edu with further questions.
Supplemental Application Requirements for Art
You will receive access to your Application Portal after submitting your CommonApp. If you selected a Fine Arts major in your CommonApp, your Portal will include the Fine Arts Application Form. Once you have submitted the Fine Arts Application Form, you will be able to submit your supplementary materials, including your portfolio.
All students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Art that would like to be considered for art scholarships must submit the following as part of their supplemental Fine Arts application:
- Art Portfolio
- Art Resume
- Artist Statement
- Two Fine Arts Letters of Recommendations
Art Portfolio Requirements
You may submit your portfolio as a single file, or as multiple files. Acceptable formats include, but are not limited to, PDFs, PowerPoints, and websites.
The portfolio should include up to 20 high quality images of original artwork created solely by the student. Each piece should be accompanied by a description of the work, including the piece’s title, media, and size.
The use of artificial intelligence or recreations of works by other artists must be cited in your portfolio.
Be sure to review your entire portfolio for quality and completion before submitting! Applications that are incomplete will not be processed.
Application Deadlines
All required materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. Any application not completed by the listed deadline may be removed from consideration. For all current application deadlines, please visit this page.
Applicants experiencing hardship or extenuating circumstances due to natural disaster or public health concerns in their local area that may affect their ability to satisfy application requirements may contact the Fine Arts Recruitment Office at fineartsrecruitment@pepperdine.edu to explore possible accommodations. Though we cannot guarantee that accommodations/exceptions will be possible, applicants are encouraged to contact the Recruitment Office as soon as possible to allow the maximum amount of time to consider alternative options.
In-Person Portfolio Review Instructions
All students applying for the Bachelor of Arts in Art that would like to be considered for art scholarships are strongly encouraged to participate in a live portfolio review, either virtually or in-person. Those participating in an in-person portfolio review can expect the following.
Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your portfolio review time in order to check in.
Please prepare to present your artistic portfolio. You may present physical pieces or a digital portfolio of your work. For those presenting physical pieces, please only bring pieces that can be easily transported with you to and from the portfolio review space.
Zoom Audition Instructions
If you are unable to participate in an in-person portfolio review, you have the option to participate via Zoom. Applicants who participate virtually will be treated equitably to those who audition in-person. Those participating in a virtual portfolio review should observe the following instructions.
Log into the Zoom meeting 15 minutes prior to your audition time in order to check in. You will be kept in a waiting room, and a Fine Arts staff member will communicate with you via Zoom chat. If you need to communicate with Fine Arts staff, please call 310.506.4111.
Please prepare to present your artistic portfolio over Zoom. You will have the ability to share your screen during your interview.