Submission of a professional portfolio

Students applying for entry or seeking exemptions into Swinburne Online Design courses must submit a portfolio showcasing previous work.

Portfolio requirements

All portfolios must be submitted in an electronic format. Physical copies of previous work will not be accepted
Submission must be completed through SlideRoom, Swinburne Online’s application system
Submitted work should have been completed within the previous 5 years

Your portfolios should include between 3 – 5 pieces of original work
Include a short description of the design objective of each project included in your portfolio
Your portfolio should demonstrate your capacity to solve a visual communication problem.

Design or Multimedia project work that demonstrates originality and problem-solving capabilities
Visual and written documentation of the design development stages of a project
Finished examples (photographs, illustrations or renderings) of a 2D or 3D design projects
Group-based work you have been involved with (including a description of the extent of your involvement and contribution to the finished result)
Project work that demonstrates a visual narrative or sequence
Drawing – with an emphasis on observational drawing skills and personal expression
Photography – with an emphasis on visual conceptual skills as well as technique
Design related work from another discipline

Additional evidence of design experience may be used to strengthen your submission:

A resume demonstrating professional design experience
A personal statement explaining your study intentions and career goals
Certified copies of academic transcripts from previous university, college or TAFE design related courses