Visual Arts Auditions

Art students are to submit the following drawings in a small portfolio:

A. Nine Black-and-white drawings from observation, as follows:

• Five nature drawings showing values (shading). Some examples are laves, fruits, landscapes, etc.
• Four figure drawings showing values:
  • A person in motion (walking, dancing etc.);
  • A person sitting (reading, resting, etc.);
  • An animal, such as a pet or other example;
  • A self-portrait, looking in the mirror.

B. Three color drawings or paintings of realistic or abstract works. (Slides and/or digital files accepted for oversized works.)

C. The applicant may inclde sketchook and photography work.

D. The applicant will be given 10 minutes to draw a still-life set up as part of the audition.

Students submitting only photography are to submit the following prints (conventional or digital) in a small portfolio:

A. Two black-and-white or color prints showing shadows.

B. Three black-and-white or color prints showing use of lighting angles:

• Front-lit
• Back-lit
• Side-lit

C. Seven black-and-white or color prints, as follows:

• Two prints showing people in motion (dancing, walking, playing sports, etc.);
• Two prints showing landscapes and/or cityscapes;
• Three prints of the student's choice.