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Visual Arts Online Audition Requirements

The Visual and Media Arts Department is looking for students interested in Visual & Media Arts.  Students may demonstrate a talent in one medium or a variety of mediums such as graphite, photography, graphic design, video, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, paint, clay, plaster, or digital art.

 

​To apply to SDSCPA Visual & Media Arts:

Please submit 6 - 10 photographs of your most recent original art or media pieces for your portfolio, and your video submission.  You may pick works you have already finished or create new ones for the audition.

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The portfolio should include:

1. Presentation

  • Minimum of 6-10 ORIGINAL ART PIECES

Works added to your portfolio should be your most recent original artworks.​

  • Slides or photographs are acceptable for three-dimensional and/or over-sized pieces

  • Neatness of presentation is important – artwork should be shown without unnecessary marks, smudges, ragged edges or folds.

  • 2-dimensional work does not have to be matted

  • Include works done in a wide variety of media and approaches (graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal, photography, graphic design, digital art, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, collage, papier maché, clay, etc).​​

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​​2. Subjects

The Portfolio must include at least:

  • One self-portrait

  • One other work from direct observation.  This can be a drawing of objects or a photograph showing a unique perspective on a collection of objects.

  • At least four of your best works in your favorite mediums.

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3. Video Artist Statement

  • Isubmit a video recording of yourself answeting the following questions.  Recordings can be done with a smart phone, or video camera and uploaded into your google drive with a link in your submitted portfolio, or uploaded to YouTube and submitted with your portfolio.

    • What was your process for creating your digital media portfolio?​

    • What programs, applications, and methods do you use in your work?

    • What are your personal passions, experiences, and career goals related to visual art & digital media?

 

Areas of assessment will include:

  • Variety of Media

  • Quality

  • Originality

  • Craftsmanship

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION APPLICATION

Please upload your pieces to a Google Drive or DropBox Folder.  Ensure the settings on your portfolio folder are set so that Anyone with the Link can view the contents.

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Please upload your video to YouTube, Google Drive or Vimeo.

If you use YouTube, please upload the video as Unlisted to protect your student’s privacy. 

If you use Google Drive, please make sure the settings on your video are set so that Anyone with the Link can view the contents. 

If you use Vimeo, please secure it with a password.  We will need access to this password to view your submission.

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