Canada · Fall 2027 deadline; department instructions still label Fall 2026

Brock Studio Art letter of intent and portfolio

Brock's Studio Art applicants submit a short letter explaining what motivates their creative work and which art practices they want to study. The letter provides context for a separate digital portfolio of 6–8 works and an image list. The department page still gives a Fall 2026 portfolio deadline, while Brock's central admissions page lists February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 portfolios.

Writing format

Letter of intent of up to 300 words and 6–8 original portfolio works

What to prepare

  1. 1Identify a particular material, question, or making process that drives your work, then explain what you tried in one portfolio piece.
  2. 2Connect that practice to why you want to study visual arts at Brock, rather than describing every image in order.
  3. 3Use the letter to clarify work that might need context, such as an experiment, collaboration, or change in direction.

How to approach the writing

Before you submit

Brock's central 2027 deadline list says February 1, 2027, but the department page still names February 1, 2026 and email submission instructions. Confirm the Fall 2027 portfolio route and deadline directly before sending files.

Read Brock Visual Arts admission and portfolio requirements ↗Read Brock Fall 2027 supplementary deadlines ↗

Official source checked 2026-09-25.

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