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Application Portfolio

First Name: Last Name:

Grade:

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PORTFOLIO CONSIDERATIONS

  • Students are encouraged to show their unique talents and to bring a portfolio that may include: sketchbooks, drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed media work, photographs and digital artwork.
  • Students must provide evidence of observational value drawing by including representations of at least one self-portrait and two still life drawings. Students may choose to include an additional observational drawing that represents a subject of choice.
  • Cartoon or Manga style artwork must be original and not copied from other artists.
  • When evaluating portfolios, the Selection Committee is looking for:
    • Creativity & Content – does the artist express a personal statement and/or communicate ideas in an innovative way?
    • Composition & Design – does the artist demonstrate an understanding of fundamental art elements and design principles?
    • Craftsmanship & Media Manipulation – does the artist demonstrate skill and technique when utilizing various art media?

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HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ART

2 Dimensional Work

3 Dimensional Work

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Self-Portrait

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Still Life #1

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Still Life #2

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Still Life #3

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Choice Work #1

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Choice Work #2

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Choice Work #3

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Choice Work #4

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Choice Work #5

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Choice Work #6

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Choice Work #7

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Artist Statement

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STEP 1: SELECT AN ARTWORK

Students are asked to choose ONE artwork from their portfolio as the subject for their artist statement.

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STEP 2: CHOOSE A FORMAT

People express their ideas in different ways. Choose the format that works best for you. There is no right or wrong answer.

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Write it Out

Record Audio

Make a Video

Guidance on next slide→

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Here are some additional resources to help you craft an artist statement.

(Bullets below are links!)

Add your statement on next slide→

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<Enter Artist Statement on this Slide>

You can copy and paste text, embed or add a link to a video or recording of yourself.