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Hello, I am a high school student and I would like to study arts abroad. I have a question regarding college admissions.
Firstly, what kind of tests am I supposed to take for undergraduate admission?
Secondly, if I want to take different courses should i prepare different portfolios? My teacher said should consist of 15 or 20 drawings so does this mean that a full graphic novel cannot be included because of it's length ?or does it count as single piece?
also, could my portfolio include a 3D animation (for example made in Maya etc)?
Hello Diana,
The types of tests required are completely dependent on the school you're applying to (and since you're studying abroad, most likely also depends on the country). For example, for my school, I only needed my SAT scores in regards to required tests. That type of information is best discussed with the admissions counselor of the schools you are looking to possibly attend.
You do not need to prepare different portfolios for different courses, but if you are looking to apply for a specific major, you may want to apply a few pieces that pertain to that major. However, application portfolios mostly need to show a good range of different pieces demonstrating various drawing/painting techniques and showcasing the basic principles of design. Your graphic novel can be included, but not in full length. I would choose your best and favorite page from that graphic novel and use it as single piece (maybe even two pages if it's a really strong piece of yours). You will most likely be submitting your portfolio in slide or digital format, so including the entire novel isn't practical, but should you have an opportunity to show your portfolio in person, you can carry a copy of the novel along with you to use as part of your demonstration.
Yes, a portfolio can include a 3-D animation but depends on how the portfolio is packaged. If you're sending a CD, you can include the animation as a file, but be aware that you may run in to compatibility issues for viewing. In a printed or slide portfolio, you can include a few screen shots of the animation. If you were applying to school specifically for animation, you could submit a demo reel, which is a video portfolio, and that would be another appropriate location to showcase an animation. Only include it if you feel that it's a strong piece, don't just throw it in "just because."
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Gianina
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Gianina L.
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning most traditional mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, colored pencils, collage/cut paper, graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink. I also have strong, advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Powerpoint and Publisher; and beginner to immediate level knowledge in Illustrator, Freehand, After Effects, and Flash. In addition, I can cover miscellaneous subjects such as portfolio preparation, applying to art schools, art school study skills, color theory, basic design and drawing principles, basic animation techniques, working on personal art styles and exploring new artistic techniques. Topics such as the detailed legal aspects of art, web programming and Flash action scripting do not fall under my area of expertise.
Experience
Experience
in the Area
I graduated summa cum laude with a double BFA in Illustration and Computer Art
(specializing in 2-dimensional animation) from the Savannah College of Art and
Design, where as a student, I happily tutored fellow peers in all aspects of art
and created numerous illustrations for the school newspaper. For the past
several years, I have been illustrating seminar books, designing numerous
graphics, and creating short animation sequences for use in video. In addition,
I work as a private tutor and am co-director / co-owner of a company that
focuses on and promotes the local music industry. I assist with all the
day-to-day operations of this company as well as manage all art direction and
design.
Education/Credentials
Savannah College of Art and Design
BFA Computer Art, Illustration
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List, GPA 4.0
Awards and Honors
Induction into Alpha Pi Beta honor society for art and design, 2002
Outstanding Achievement in Computer Art, 2002
Outstanding Student for the academic year 2001-2002
Awarded "Most Dependable" for District, the student newspaper, 2002
Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, May 2001
Better Business Bureau Honesty in Advertising Essay Competition, Merit
Award, November 1998
Mary Renee Whelan Scholarship, Savannah College of Art and Design
Exhibitions and Festivals:
Embodiement; Myths in Animal Form, www.postpicasso.com, December 10 - January
10, 2005
SCAD Alumni Show, Stardust Café, Orlando, FL; December 2004
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2004 - April 2005
Finalist, International Juried Online Symbolist Art Show, www.dracoblu.com, May
2003 - April 2004
Senior Showcase, SCAD Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah, GA; May 2002
2D or not 2D, SCAD Trustees Theatre, Savannah, GA; April 2002
Small Works, SCAD Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah, GA; November 7 - December 31,
2001; art was purchased
Magnanimata Animation Festival, May 1999
Publications
Quoted briefly in Animation World Magazine, "Predicting the Future of
Futurama" (April 1999) and "Ed, Edd, n Eddy: A Unique Approach"
(June 1999)
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