Portfolio requirement

When you apply to the Interactive Multimedia and Design (IMD) program, you will be required to submit a portfolio as part of your application, along with your academic records.

All portfolios (see below) must be submitted by March 5, 2026.

Portfolio contents

Your admission portfolio should include the following components:

1. Personal statement: This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and demonstrate your interests and suitability for the IMD program. The format of this section is flexible but should include a written personal statement with optional examples of your creative work. Your text should be no longer than 1 page in length and clearly demonstrate your strengths, passions and reasons for pursuing the IMD program at Carleton University. The optional visual example(s) are for our information only, will not affect the evaluation, and should be no longer than two pages including a short description (max. 100 words) of the medium and motivation. Creative work can include (but is not limited to):
   • 2D and 3D Animation
   • 3D Modelling
   • Collages
   • Craft Design
   • Digital Artwork (2D or 3D)
   • Drawings and Sketches (Characters, Environments, etc.)
   • Paintings
   • Website or User Interface Design/Layouts
   • Software/App Design
   • Photography and Digital Manipulation Projects
   • Screenshots of Video and Visual Effects
   • Screenshots of Games and Game Design
   • Fashion Design
   • Posters, Flyers, and Logos
2. Resume: A resume highlighting your educational background and any opportunities/activities that you believe make you especially suited for the program. Your resume should not be more than 1 page.

Portfolio format

Your portfolio should be submitted through our portfolio website.

All work should be submitted as a single PDF document, in the order listed in the “Portfolio Contents.”

Submit your portfolios online at portfolios.carleton.ca. Your Carleton applicant or student ID number will be required to create an account on the portfolio system.

The final PDF document should not be larger than 40MB.