Yes portfolio for Arts Design and Media etc related polytechnic
course. You will be asked to send in a portfolio before going
interview. Such courses are usually popular and have limited number
of intake. Therefore, they not only will assess your portfolio, but
also test your aplitude and passion in the course.
Portfolio may come in many forms depend on the course that you
are interested in. Could be music video, arts design drawings,
photography etc. Good portfolio gives you added advantage over
other students. Port folio submission is applicable for some
courses only.
*If the course does not require you to send in portfolio, then
whether you send or don't send will not affect any outcome. * And
any outcome is determined by your GCE O Level Results.
MI is similar to JC, but only 3 years. Quite a good alternative
if you find JC 2 year programme stress.
In my opinion, MDIS's management can do better in serving the
students. There are many negative comments around the net about
MDIS's style of management. You may want to look around the
internet.
Alternatively, you may email to them for a consultation (tour
the campus) and decide if the school suits you. They generally
welcome people to tour the campus.