{"id":77427,"date":"2020-09-28T23:24:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/"},"modified":"2020-09-28T23:24:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T20:24:36","slug":"tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"#Tips for getting in to the most competitive applied arts programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a3643d4b7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a3643d4b7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/#So_you_want_to_make_Toy_Story_5\" >So you want to make\u00a0Toy Story 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/#So_you_want_to_star_in_The_Lion_King\" >So you want to star in The Lion King<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/#So_you_want_to_see_your_billboard_in_Times_Square\" >So you want to see your billboard in Times Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tips-for-getting-in-to-the-most-competitive-applied-arts-programs\/#So_you_want_to_be_the_next_Alex_Colville\" >So you want to be the next Alex Colville<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Tips for getting in to the most competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lied arts programs<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                                                                        College programs in dance, music, theatre and design are rigorous and can put a meaningful career in the arts within reach. But there\u2019s a catch. From extensive portfolio requirements to challenging auditions, getting an admission offer involves patience, persistence and, above all else, practice. That said, a bit of insider information can\u2019t hurt. We talked to admissions departments at four applied arts programs to find out how a prospective student can boost their chances of applying successfully.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_you_want_to_make_Toy_Story_5\"><\/span>So you want to make\u00a0Toy Story 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Graduates of Sheridan College\u2019s honours bachelor of animation program have won Academy Awards and gone on to careers at studios like Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar. The admissions process is highly competitive\u2014on average, the school receives around 1,800 applicants (domestic and international) for just 150 spots. Classes are held at the college\u2019s Oakville, Ont., campus, though the 2020 fall semester is being delivered through remote learning.<\/p>\n<p>According to Christopher Walsh, coordinator of the program, the process is heavily weighted toward the portfolio component (it also involves a letter of intent and personal artwork submission, meant to showcase range and individuality). While the basic components of the portfolio stay more or less the same from year to year, the details\u2014like what kind of room to draw in the perspective section\u2014change annually. Since the exact parameters are only revealed once you apply through\u00a0<em>ontariocolleges.ca<\/em>, it\u2019s best to apply as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go in as a highly skilled animator\u2014that\u2019s what the program is for\u2014but you have to show proficiency in core artistic skills that are important for animation. To that end, the school typically asks to see a figure and hand drawing, a character drawn from different angles (character rotation), and perspective drawings (like the interior of a room or a natural landscape). You\u2019ll also get a theme for a short storyboard\u2014one year\u2019s theme was \u201csurprise,\u201d and another\u2019s was \u201chunger\u201d\u2014and a short animation assignment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about pretty drawings,\u201d Walsh emphasizes. \u201cMovement is the heart of the medium. Go outside and look at the way the wind moves a tree, the way the dog runs across a field chasing a ball, and how people interact with each other.\u201d In other words, he says, don\u2019t try to imitate the latest Disney movie. Practise drawing movement based on observation and analysis of the real world, and it will show in your work.<\/p>\n<p>Since so much of animation is drawing characters\u2014many of which are human or humanoid\u2014life drawing is a crucial skill. \u201cEven a character like Mickey Mouse has an implied skeletal structure,\u201d says Walsh. \u201cStudy anatomy and learn how to draw the human form realistically and quickly, which is a skill you can then develop to create stylized representations for animation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need post-secondary arts training to apply to the program, but the level of skill successful applicants show in their portfolios means many don\u2019t come straight out of high school. \u201cI\u2019m always available to help applicants,\u201d says admissions specialist Jill Alexander. \u201cIf you have questions, call us. We\u2019re here to help.\u201d And if you apply and don\u2019t get in, don\u2019t be discouraged\u2014work on upgrading your skills and try again. Alexander says it\u2019s not unusual for people to apply more than once before getting that coveted acceptance letter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_you_want_to_star_in_The_Lion_King\"><\/span>So you want to star in The Lion King<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get into St. Clair College\u2019s three-year advanced diploma in music theatre performance, you need to make it through a one-day audition that tests your potential in acting, singing, musicianship and dance. The number of people accepted ranges from 20 to 40; the Windsor, Ont., school normally receives around 150 applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe try to make it as stress-free as possible,\u201d says Katherina Kaszas, program and artistic director. \u201cStudents need to remember that I have a problem: I need students. You should go into every audition or job interview with that in mind, as opposed to a defensive position like, \u2018Oh my gosh, I might not make it.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n<p>The audition starts with a physical warm-up and stretching. A choreographer then teaches auditioning students a short dance routine, which they perform in groups. \u201cThe critical thing we\u2019re looking for is the student\u2019s ability to work,\u201d says Kaszas. She says you\u2019ll get a chance to correct your mistakes (unlike with professional dance auditions) if you can\u2019t learn the routine right away. The key is to stick with it and show work ethic and positivity, even if you\u2019re not the strongest dancer.<\/p>\n<p>Next, students warm up their voices by the piano before presenting two songs and a monologue, which they have prepared in advance. The secret here is that the ability to discuss why you\u2019ve made your selections is almost as important as your performance skills. \u201cApplicants need to be able to have a conversation about the character and demonstrate that they really know the musical or play they\u2019ve selected their performance pieces from,\u201d says Kaszas. \u201cIt\u2019s a test of critical thinking skills as well as performance.\u201d Don\u2019t forget to bring your music in a three-ringed binder to make it easy for an accompanist to follow along, as opposed to a messy stack of paper.<\/p>\n<p>Kaszas says students often stumble when asked whether\u00a0<em>they<\/em>\u00a0have any questions about the program. \u201cI like to see curiosity about the program,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd to know that they\u2019re doing their due diligence.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1208498\" style=\"width: 776px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1208498 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CANADA-COLLEGE-APPLIED-ARTS-GEORGE-BROWN-COLLEGE-AUG21.jpg\" alt=\"Student in graphic design program working on design project on computer at the Centre for Arts, Design. (George Brown College)\" width=\"766\" height=\"511\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student in graphic design program working on design project on computer at the Centre for Arts, Design. (George Brown College)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_you_want_to_see_your_billboard_in_Times_Square\"><\/span>So you want to see your billboard in Times Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students in George Brown\u2019s advanced diploma program in graphic design can opt to major in either communication or advertising design. Between 700 and 1,000 applicants vie for some 145 spots in any given year. As with admissions to many other arts programs, this one involves a portfolio, and there\u2019s also an application questionnaire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe questionnaire is an opportunity to demonstrate passion and curiosity for the \ufb01eld,\u201d says Ana Rita Morais, chair of the Toronto college\u2019s School of Design. \u201cWhen we ask about a student\u2019s favourite designer, it\u2019s nice to see them name someone a little outside the box, and perhaps someone local, to show that they\u2019re really engaged with the field,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother question that\u2019s really important to us focuses on design as a vehicle for change,\u201d continues Morais. \u201cThere\u2019s been a real shift in the world of design in the past few years toward a focus on the role of a designer in making the world a better place. We like to see that students are thinking through these issues as they come in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When putting together your portfolio, showcasing a range of mediums\u2014even if you\u2019re not an expert at all of them\u2014is the best route. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to attract students who are curious enough to say, \u2018Painting or photography isn\u2019t my strong suit, but I\u2019m willing to try,\u2019 \u201d says Morais. \u201cWe\u2019re not looking for perfection. We want to see passion and a drive to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alongside your pieces, include a write-up with details about your artistic process to show you\u2019re thinking your work through. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to have a description piece that shows how the student\u2019s process informs the final design. That includes things like your research, how you moved things around and how your lived experiences have informed your design,\u201d says Morais.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_you_want_to_be_the_next_Alex_Colville\"><\/span>So you want to be the next Alex Colville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\u2019s one-year certificate program in foundational visual arts, you\u2019ll study drawing, design, photography, art history and several other disciplines designed to propel you toward a more specialized career. But first, you have to submit a portfolio\u2014and prove you have the professionalism to advance in your chosen field. Denise Richard, head of the program, says the letter of intent is an important part of the application.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBe mindful of grammar and spelling, address your letter properly, sign your name and add a date,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019m amazed at how many people don\u2019t proofread their letter.\u201d The most important thing is to show passion and a desire to learn. \u201cWe can teach everything else, but we can\u2019t teach that,\u201d says Richard. \u201cIt helps to stay away from clich\u00e9s, too. \u2018I\u2019ve always loved art\u2019 is a common one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The application asks for an image list to accompany your portfolio pieces, where you include a title, materials and dimensions for each piece of work. Here, professionalism is key\u2014make sure you enumerate your images carefully and lay the information out as clearly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>As for the portfolio, Richard says showing your range isn\u2019t as important as leaning into your strengths. If you\u2019re an especially strong painter, it\u2019s okay to centre the portfolio around painting, rather than throw in sketches and photographs for the sake of variety. The key ingredient for Richard is evidence that you\u2019ve spent time on the work and have the patience to see it through.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think many of today\u2019s students have the impression that everything can be done very quickly, but when it comes to art, that\u2019s not the case,\u201d she says. \u201cIf you don\u2019t have patience, I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any room for you in a craft and design school. In the portfolio, it doesn\u2019t matter the medium\u2014it can be woodworking, it can be knitting, it can be painting, but I want to see work that I can tell has taken reflection and time.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>This article appears in print in the Maclean\u2019s 2020 Canadian Colleges Guidebook with the headline, \u201cPutting your best fouett\u00e9 forward.\u201d Order a copy of the issue here. 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