Sample Portfolios
A selection of entrance portfolios from current NCAD Common Entry and Direct Entry students.
Important Notice:
For 2022 Portfolio submission to NCAD will be 100% digital. This means you will scan/photograph/film your work and upload it to NCAD via our website.
The Portfolio Submission Platform will be open from late November right up until the closing date, allowing you to submit your work at your own pace. You can save your progress and return as many times as you like, up until the deadline of 11th February.
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NCAD Open Day 2021 Portfolio Demo's
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More Sample Portfolios 2021-22
Common Entry - Sarah Cunningham
Common Entry - Scarlett Butler
Interaction Design - Lia Foley-Kelleher
Product Design - Cian Pastor
Textile Surface Design - Isabel Balogh
Sample Portfolios 2020-21
First Year Common Entry pathway
AD101 - First Year Common Entry
First Year Direct Entry pathways
AD204 - Fine Art - Joesphine Sanne
AD102 - Graphic Design/ Moving Image Design - coming soon
AD103 - Textiles, Jewellery & Objects - coming soon
AD202 - Education & Fine Art/Design - Lorraine Keane
AD211 - Fashion Design - Eva Flanagan
AD212 - Product Design - John Fawcett Peck
AD222 - Interaction Design - Grace Maughan
AD217 - Illustration - coming soon
Image credit
All images for sample portfolios: Chloe Brennan.