Melbourne
School of Design
Design Portfolio Template
This template is for students submitting an application for the Mas-
PORTFOLIO EVALUATION
ter of Architecture 200pt program. Each page outlines the informa-
Please refer to the Design Portfolio Matrix below to see how design portfoli-
tion that should be included for each project. The information and
os are assessed by the Selection Committee.
images of work can be depicted in any style or arrangement, we
encourage student creativity.
Design Portfolio Assessment Criteria
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
1 Evidence of 3-dimensional thinking and spatial understanding
•
The file size of your portfolio should not exceed 10 MB
a. Design control over a number of architecture projects, of different
•
The number of pages should not exceed 15 to 20 pages
sizes (small, medium, large), different sites and different programs.
•
Portfolio must showcase a minimum of 3 projects, with
b. A variety of spatial representations such as written texts,
preferably 4 pages or more per project; includes no more than
drawings, physical models and virtual models. (Physical models as
1 professional or work experience project (We will accept port-
photographs)
folio with additional professional projects if the candidate’s
undergraduate degree was completed 5 or more years from
c.
Deal with complexity in spatial organization and relationship.
date of submission).
2 Evidence of conceptual thinking and design ambition
•
The portfolio must be saved as one PDF file and must be in
a.
The invention of appropriate compositional procedures and
landscape A3 format
demonstration of use; including cultural and social appropriateness
•
Note that portfolios are evaluated digitally and should be
and relevance
easily readable with limited zooming and scrolling
b.
Ability to generate options and select appropriate ones to develop
•
Portfolio must be coherent and have clear readable layout.
c.
Evidence of ability to operate with analytical process and use of
•
All projects must clearly state the year, subject name, project
abstraction in design.
title and indication if work is individual or group work. For
3 Evidence of creative thinking
group work project, please clearly indicate responsibilities,
roles and percentage of input. Folios without this information
a.
Degree of resolution of pragmatic factors such as site, program,
may not be considered.
circulation and spatial dimension
b.
Degree of resolution of architectural design.
c.
Expression of enjoyment and delight in the design process
d.
Coherent and readable layout of folio sheets, with clear relationship
of textual description and image; (no extraneous graphic effects).