Image Arts: Photography Media Arts - BFA

Your portfolio submission consists of 2 parts, comprised of 12 examples of visual work, as outlined below. Your visual portfolio is an essential part of your admission into the program. It's the principal element in demonstrating your creative talents.

 Please ensure that your examples of visual work are saved, clearly labelled and uploaded as one .pdf file in your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal (For example, paste the 12 images into a Microsoft Word document, then export or save the document as a single .pdf file).

Part 1: 6 images based on a theme

This should be a carefully edited selection of 6 images that you have created based on a specific, focused theme. The theme is the subject or main idea in an artistic work that can be interpreted literally, broadly, or metaphorically. You choose the theme for your 6 images—for example: colour, childhood, street photography, protest or memory.

These works can be produced through the use of any lens-based media and may also incorporate mixed and hybrid media elements (e.g. imagery combined with text, sound, video, collage, interactivity, etc.). Demonstrate how you see the world, what media tools you use and how you express yourself. These images should be no larger than 2000x1500 pixels, at 150 dpi (medium size).

These images should be introduced by a single statement describing your theme and what it means to you (no more than 250 words). You're encouraged to design a cover or title page for this sequence.

Part 2: Selection of your best 6 visual works

A selection of 6 visual works you have created that demonstrate your abilities as an image-maker. These works don’t need to be related thematically and can be done in any media (e.g. photography, video, painting, drawing, 3D graphics, sculpture, installation) and can also incorporate mixed and hybrid media (e.g. image/text, image/sound, photographic/web, etc.).

You're encouraged to present work that shows a broad range of your skills. Demonstrate how you see the world, what media tools you use and how you express yourself. These images should be no larger than 2000x1500 pixels, at 150 dpi (medium size).

 Note for part 1 and part 2:

• A maximum of 3 videos will be accepted.
• Your videos must be uploaded to “Vimeo.” When you have a Vimeo URL (e.g. https://vimeo.com/43927921 (external link) ), please paste the link into the same single .pdf file, along with your images from part 1 and part 2, and upload the file in your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.
• If you choose to use the privacy settings in Vimeo, there is a member subscription fee to do so. Please use the password “PHOTO2026”. You can also choose to not use the privacy settings and not pay the Vimeo subscription fee.

Discuss your interest in photography, what you hope to get out of the program and/or what your goals are regarding your future in photography and media art (not to exceed 250 words).

 Please ensure your written statement is saved and uploaded as a .pdf file to your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

Submit a current resumé outlining your education, creative experience and abilities, computer skills and applications you're familiar with (e.g. Photoshop, etc.), work experience, volunteer activities, related skills, interests and any special awards (not to exceed 2 pages).

 Please save and upload your resumé as a .pdf file to your ChooseTMU Applicant Portal.

If you're unable to use the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal, you're required to contact the School of Image Arts at imagearts@torontomu.ca to discuss an alternate method of submission.

If you're applying for readmission or reinstatement, you're not required to submit non-academic requirements. You must inform the program department of your intentions.

 Email the School of Image Arts at imagearts@torontomu.ca by February 1, 2026, or 10 business days from your application submission date (whichever comes later).