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VCUQatar Hosts Portfolio Review Day (20.3.2008)

Art Foundation Class

For Immediate Release
Event: High School Day
Location: Education City

VCUQatar Hosts Portfolio Day

Doha, Qatar- VCUQatar will host Qatar Portfolio Review Day on March 12 at 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the VCUQatar Atrium.

The Portfolio is the most important element of the VCUQatar application process. Portfolio review day will give applicants an opportunity to present their portfolios to VCUQatar faculty representatives for review and comment. They will also learn how to improve and make their portfolio and VCUQatar application more competitive.

All review sessions will be conducted on a first-come first-served basis and in English.

Please note that portfolio reviewers will not make admission decisions; they will give students feedback on the quality and range of their work and provide them with valuable advice about the types of items that should be included in a strong portfolio.

"This is the first time we have done a portfolio day. As admittance into VCUQatar gets more competitive we hope that Portfolio Day will provide applicants with assistance on making their portfolio as competitive as it can be. Each applicant will have a chance to meet individually with a faculty member to discuss their work." said Valerie Jeremijenko Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

For more information contact: Dima Salameh: Tel: 492-7213/492 7238 Email: dsalameh@qatar.vcu.edu. Fax: 492-7596 / 480-5432

The VCUQatar Application Deadline is March 30, 2008.

About VCUQatar:

VCUQatar offers specialized programs in various design professions. Students have the opportunity of earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic, fashion and interior design. A team of highly qualified professors provide rigorous curricula that prepare students to assume leadership roles in the professional field of their choice. VCUQatar regularly organizes and hosts exhibitions, gallery events, world-class design conferences, and holds an annual fashion show. VCUQatar is supported and funded by the Qatar Foundation. For more information please visit www.qatar.vcu.edu or call 0974 492- 7238.

About Qatar Foundation:

Qatar Foundation for Education houses VCUQatar; The Foundation is a unique concept which has revolutionized education in the State of Qatar. It is a non-profit founded in 1995 by the Emir and Head of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khlaifa Al-Thani. The vision of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation indicates the keenness of Qatar's leadership in encouraging education. The Qatar Foundation has altogether changed the face of the education sector in the State of Qatar with first-class educational programs and organizations. For more information, please visit www.qf.org.qa.

Contact Person: Shefa Ali
Phone: 0974 492 7807
Fax: 0974 481 7058
Email: snada@qatar.vcu.edu
Web: www.qatar.vcu.edu