The aim of the CGA@UIW program is to prepare students for a demanding and competitive profession. Dedication to this goal means that the program must be selective in quantity in order to offer the best quality opportunity that we can. A student's success in their concentration depends on a solid foundation in visual design, communication concepts, problem solving ability, and software skills. Since the experiences and backgrounds of entering students vary widely, some students need additional time at the foundation level before they are ready for their concetration courses. Because the Computer Graphic Arts program requires a specific set of skills, all students planning on entering either the Web/Print or 3D Animation concentrations in the Computer Graphic Arts Program must submit a portfolio for review. Passing this review is required for admittance to the Computer Graphic Arts major and before concentration classes may be attempted.

Portfolios will be reviewed at the end of the Foundations year. Transfer students who wish to start in the track classes must submit a portfolio at the scheduled portfolio review time the SPRING semester before they plan to attend.

Since the number of applicants and their desired concentration will vary each year, passing grades in Foundations year classes will not guarantee admission to the classes.

Students who do not pass the portfolio review may resubmit a portfolio the following year. Student's who plan on resubmitting a portfolio for review should retake some or all of the CART foundation courses to enhance their portfolio.

Please note that acceptance to the University does not guarantee admission to the Computer Graphic Arts major.