INTERIOR DECORATING

Ontario College Diploma Program Program Code: PINDE

Hazel McCallion Campus

If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact

registrar@sheridancollege.ca

Selection Process for Applicants

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement (in progress or

completed). Applicants who do not possess a Grade 11 or 12 Visual Arts credit at the (M) or

(Open) level with a minimum 65% will be required to submit a portfolio.

Applicants selected for the program will be notified by mail and their Sheridan email account.

These decisions will not be released over the phone. Fee, registration and timetable

information will follow. Classes for the fall term begin Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Applicants who are required to submit a portfolio, must do so online. The online submission system will open on November 1, 2019.

Instructions for Online Submission of Additional Admission Requirements

1. LOGIN: You will be required to use your Sheridan username and password to login to

the online submission system at http://cerebro.ddi.sheridanc.on.ca/PortfolioSubmission

2. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS: Once you login you will be required to acknowledgethat you have read the instructions.

3. PAYMENT: You will be required to make a payment of $50 Canadian with a debit orcredit card for your portfolio to be assessed. If you have already paid a portfolio feefor a program in the fall term, you will not be required to pay the fee again for anotherprogram in the same term.

4. UPLOAD FILES: Select “Upload Files” to remit your portfolio, which includes a letter

of intent and samples of work:

a. Letter of intent (PDF, maximum 300 words)

Your letter of intent must include responses to the following:

• Why Interior Decorating?

• Why Sheridan College?

• Why you?

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b. Sample Images (10 images, jpeg or png)

Your samples must include colour or black and white images of 10 pieces of your

best work; 3 of these MUST be freehand sketches of still life. The other 7 pieces

may be a selection of the following: paintings, architectural drafting, renderings,

AutoCAD drawings, perspectives, or other 2 or 3-dimensional creative works, which

may be relevant to your application (i.e. photography, sculpture, etc.). Please

number each image. Maximum image file size is 5MB.

c. Image Description (PDF)

Please provide a description of each numbered image and include the image

number, date, medium, and concept.

READ THE SPECIFICATION for each category and verify that your files are suitable.

When you are ready to upload, drag your files into the appropriate drop zone. When the

upload is complete, you will either see the files you have submitted added to your list, or

a message describing the problem with the submitted file.

5. SUBMIT FOR EVALUATION: If you are finished selecting and uploading files, you may

now click “Submit for Evaluation” to notify Sheridan that your portfolio is complete and

ready for grading. During the grading process, your files will be locked and unable to be

changed.

Additional Information

1. Mobile Computer Technology

Interior Decorating students are required to have a Sheridan approved laptop to

participate in the program. Laptop specifications will be announced in early summer

2020. At that time, please check the Sheridan website at:

https://it.sheridancollege.ca/mobile/index.html

2. Check your Sheridan email account frequently.

Many of the communications you receive from Sheridan come to you exclusively via

your Sheridan email account.

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Interior Decorating Portfolio

Evaluation Form Academic Year 2020-2021

Portfolio #:

Applicant Name:

Student #:

Date Assessed:

Applicant’s Score

Assessor 1 Assessor 2 Improvement

Required Approaches

the Standard

Meets

the

Standard

Exceeds the

Standard

Improvement

Required

Approaches the

Standard

Meets the

Standard

Exceeds the

Standard

1. Letter of Intent (Maximum 300 words)- Awareness of interior decorating as a Profession - Content communicates enthusiasm and passion

for Interior Decorating- Writing quality (spelling, grammar and overall structure) is

good quality

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

2. Selection & Exploration- Selection of work is appropriate for Interior Decorating (still life drawing, painting, architectural draftings, AutoCAD drawings, perspectives)

- Include a variety of work- Various drawing mediums have been explored

(pencil, charcoal, etc.)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

3. Visual Technical Ability- Work demonstrates controlled line quality and ability to

visualize and communicate basic subject matter 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

4. Estimated Drawing Potential- Drawings are well executed and demonstrate skill and

creativity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

5. Presentation of Work- Graphic and overall composition is of good quality

- Presentation of the portfolio is clear and consistentthroughout

- Portfolio is clearly labeled and communicatescare and pride of work

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Total: /20 Total: /20

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