Application for Audition/Admission

Transcription

1 Application for Audition/Admission Visual Arts Applicants for Due Date: Monday, October 30, 2017 Audition Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017 Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts / 36 Greenfield Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8 / Tel: (416) / Fax: (416) Applications/Portfolios and supporting documents must be received by Monday, October 30, There is a maximum of ONE audition per candidate. The only audition date is Thursday, November 23, We regret that assigned audition times cannot be changed. Applicants to grades 10, 11, 12 will be granted an audition and successful candidates will be waitlisted. Admission offers will be made only if spaces become available. Submission of portfolio by Monday, October 30, Refer to information on portfolio preparation. Arts Reference letter written by anyone who can attest to the applicant s creativity must be submitted with application. School Reference form must be submitted directly to Cardinal Carter separately from application. There is a non-refundable fee of $35.00 per application. All application materials become the property of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. The decision of the adjudicating panel is final. Applicant s Surname First Name Current Grade Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) Female Male Home Address Apt/Unit No. City Province Postal Code Current School School Phone No. Address of Current School School Board School Fax Phone No. Parent/Guardian Name Home Telephone No. Parent/Guardian Work Phone No. Parent/Guardian address Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature Please submit in a large envelope (10x13) with completed application and supporting documents: Application and Non-refundable cheque of $35.00 Audition Fee (made payable to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts) Arts Reference Letter (written by anyone who can attest to the applicant s creativity). Submitted with this application. Copy of Final June 2017 Report Card. Copy of current Credit Counselling Summary (may be obtained from the Guidance Department of your school) Portfolio in a 1-inch binder with all the printed materials for the portfolio items pages. Portfolio Submission Form placed inside binder. All required Portfolio items submitted in person in a large (10 X 13) envelope Completed School Reference Form to be completed by a school Principal, Vice-Principal or Guidance Counsellor and mailed directly to Cardinal Carter.

2 INFORMATION FOR ALL VISUAL ARTS APPLICANTS APPLICATION PROCESS The application for an audition to Visual Arts is a two-step process. ROUND 1: A printed copy of all items in the portfolio must be submitted by all applicants. An envelope with all required documents (refer to portfolio requirements) must be dropped off in person to Cardinal Carter, no later than Monday, October 30, Late submissions will NOT be accepted. An adjudicating panel will evaluate all portfolios. A letter with your results will be sent in early November and it will indicate whether you are invited to Round 2 the Audition Day on Thursday, November 23, ROUND 2: Audition Day Thursday, November 23, Only successful applicants from Round 1 will be invited to Audition Day. All applicants will receive follow-up letters by early November indicating whether they are invited to Round 2(Audition Day). Round 1 All Visual Arts Applicants PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES Submit (in person) all the required documents in a large envelope directly to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. In a 1-inch binder, include a printed photo (minimum 8x10) of each portfolio item. Affix the printed photo onto the corresponding Portfolio Item pages and complete the information requested for that particular item. "Place all printed materials for Portfolio Item pages in a 1-inch binder and submit in large envelope (10x13). On the front of the envelope clearly print the candidate s name AND the grade to which he/she is applying. Place all required application documents inside this envelope as well. Complete and sign the Portfolio Submission form and place inside the binder. All candidates will be notified by letter in early November to whether he/she was successful in moving on to Round 2 (Audition day) Round 2 Audition Day By invitation only to successful candiates from Round 1 Candidates invited to Round 2 will bring in all of the original works of art submitted in the original portfolio. Candidates will bring in their sketchbook/ journal (any size or form), which reflects the student s ongoing dedication to drawing and the creative process. Candidates will be asked to complete drawing exercises which will be due on audition day. Successful candidates to Round 2 will receive more information about this requirement. Candidates will take part in a creative drawing workshop on-site on audition day. Candidates will be required to discuss their portfolio and provide critical interpretations of art. Candidates will be interviewed individually by an audition panel. All printed portfolios and drawings created on audition day will remain the property of CCAA.

3 PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO Grades Printed Portfolio Include a 4 x 6 photo print out of each art piece created along with the required details. Please use the formatted pages included in this audition package. (Mandatory). 2. Signed submission form must be submitted with the printed portfolio. 3. The Visual Arts Portfolio is to include the following 7 pieces of work. Piece 1: Theme: Realistic SELFI Portrait Media: graphite pencil(s) on paper (NO COLOUR) Size: suggested 9 inches x 12 inches/ (23 cm x 30 cm) Challenge: Select an expression to be modeled on your face (ie. fear, sadness, excitement etc.) Take a photo of yourself expressing that emotion. Working from either the photo and /or using a mirror, draw your self-portrait. Try to achieve realistic likeness using a full range of tonal values and textures. Piece 2a. Theme: Inside Dwelling An inspired Painting Interpret the title Inside Dwelling (completely open to creative translation). Create a real or imagined composition based on your interpretation. Select one of the artistic styles from the list below to dictate the style of painting to be used in your composition. Media: Painting (acrylic or watercolour or digital*) Note*digital art must begin with a line drawing done by hand, then scanned and a minimum of 7 screen captured photos of the painting process. The original line drawing is to be submitted along with the completed work. Artistic styles for inspiration: Surrealism Cubism Fauvism Impressionism Woodland Native Style Size: 35x40cm (14 x 16 in) canvas/digital painting printout can be 11 x 17 in the actual portfolio Process work: Brainstorm the title Inside Dwelling to create a real or imagined composition. Record how did you developed the theme. Then select one of the artistic styles of art and conduct some research. Find 2 key artists and samples of their work to inspire your painting. Also, look for additional resources to help you render the forms and content in your composition. Piece 2b. Piece 3: Piece 4a: Piece 4b: Research file Include your researched sources of the 2 artists style, samples of their work, resource images and sketches of the Dwelling that inspired you and any other preliminary process work. This research evidence is to be submitted with the print out portfolio. Sculpture Media your choice Size suggested minimum 10 inches x 10 inches x 10 inches (25 cm) Challenge create an interesting 3-dimensional, free standing form based on your own choice of theme/subject manner. Your personal own choice Size: minimum 14 x16 Your own personal choice any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you! Include an artist s statement about the work and your inspiration. Include sketches or resources used, if you have any. (To be included in the print out portfolio).

4 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM - PIECE # 1 APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 1: Realistic Self Portrait Media graphite pencil(s) on paper Size suggested 9 x 12 inches (23 cm x 30 cm) Challenge achieve realistic likeness using a full range of tonal values and textures AFFIX PHOTO OF Piece # 1 ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE 8 x 10 AFFIX PHOTO of applicant with expression, here. (to compare with self-portrait) 4x6 is sufficient

5 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM Piece # 2a APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 2a: Piece 2a. Theme: Inside Dwelling An inspired Painting Interpret the title Inside Dwelling (completely open to creative translation). Create a real or imagined composition based on your interpretation. Select one of the artistic styles from the list below to dictate the style of painting to be used in your composition. Media: Painting (acrylic or watercolour or digital*) Note*digital art must begin with a line drawing done by hand, then scanned and a minimum of 7 screen captured photos of the painting process. The original line drawing is to be submitted along with the completed work. Art style chosen: Explain how you interpreted the theme Dwelling? AFFIX PHOTO(s) ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE OF Piece # 2 8 x 10

6 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM Piece # 2b APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 2b. Research Collection Include your researched sources of the 2 artists style, samples of their work, resource images and sketches of the Dwelling that inspired you and any other preliminary process work. This research evidence is to be submitted with the print out portfolio. Staple or paper clip all of your preliminary research/sketches to this sheet.

7 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM Piece 3 APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 3: Sculpture Theme: Artist s choice Size: suggested minimum 10 inches x 10 inches x 10 inches (25 cm) Challenge: create an interesting 3-dimensional, free standing form based on your own choice of theme/subject manner. Explain Your Piece: What inspired the sculpture and what were your artistic goals? List Media used: AFFIX 2 PHOTOS ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE OF PIECE # 3 (SHOWING DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE SCULPTURE) 8 x 10

8 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM Piece # 4 APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 4a: Personal choice of work Size: minimum 14 x 16 inches. Your own personal choice any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you! Media Used: Briefly, tell us what the work is about and what inspired this piece. (Use back if necessary). AFFIX PHOTO ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE OF PIECE # 4 8 x 10

9 FOR GRADES PORTFOLIO ITEM Piece # 4b APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Piece 4b: Staple or paper clip all your preliminary sketches / any other resources used to this sheet.

10 FOR GRADES Portfolio Submission Form APPLICANT S NAME Applying to Grade: Complete and submit this form along with your portfolio and application package. Is applicant presently enrolled in any form of private art lessons? NO YES If yes: Name of program /institution: Name of instructor: ******Please have the Art Instructor sign below: I attest that the works submitted in the portfolio have, to the best of my knowledge, been entirely rendered by the applicant. Art instructor s signature: Date: Check list submitted portfolio items: Applicants for Grades 10 12: #1. Realistic self-portrait & photo of self #2a. Interpretive painting Inside Dwelling #2b. research materials for 2a. #3. Sculpture #4a. Your choice of work #4b. Process work and resources for 4a. Completed and singed Portfolio Submission Form Completed application form Place everything in 1-inch binder In person, submit all materials in a large envelope (10 x 13) to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts I declare that all of the works submitted in the portfolio were solely created by me, Print Name Applicant s signature: Parent s signature: Date: *Please be advised that discrepancy between the applicant s submitted portfolio and live art presentation or workshop activity may result in the disqualification of the candidate s audition.

11 Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts School Reference Form This is a confidential 2-page form to be completed by your school Principal/Vice-Principal or Guidance Counsellor. The information on this form is not to be shared with the candidate. The Application will not be processed without this form. This form must be forwarded to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in a sealed envelope OR it can be scanned and ed to dorothy.dirosa@tcdsb.org OR faxed to This form must be received by Cardinal Carter by Monday, October 30, Student: Last Name First Name Current School: School Board: School Phone No. School Fax No. Completed by: Position: The Student is applying to: (please check one box only) DANCE DRAMA VISUAL ARTS MUSIC VOCAL MUSIC - STRINGS MUSIC - BAND In order to more adequately facilitate curriculum programming for this student, please complete the following chart and questions in order to provide us with a fuller picture of his or her learning profile. *No student will be denied admission to Cardinal Carter based on this information. Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement Communication skills- Oral Communication skills - Written Attendance, Punctuality Ability to focus on task Attitude towards school and learning Leadership potential Ability to accept constructive criticism Creativity Artistic potential Completion of work/ time management Organizational skills Page 1 of 2

12 1. In which co-curricular activities does the student participate at school? 2. Describe any academic, social/emotional, physical or medical concerns that you may have for this applicant. 3. Additional information: A. Has this student ever been declared exceptional by an IPRC? Yes No If yes, please specify exceptionality: Learning Disabled IEP without Exceptionality B. English Language Learner: Not applicable Intellectual Giftedness Other: Minimal English Language proficiency Beginner Intermediate but requires some support 4. What support do you anticipate this student would require as a student at Cardinal Carter? Signature of Principal/Vice-Principal or Guidance Counsellor: We extend our appreciation for your assistance in our audition process. This information is extremely important in order for us to program effectively for our incoming students. Please return this form in a sealed envelope marked Confidential to: Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts 36 Greenfield Ave. Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8 OR Scan signed document and to dorothy.dirosa@tcdsb.org OR Fax it to the school at (416) , addressed to Mrs. Dorothy Di Rosa by Monday, October 30, Page 2 of 2

13 Common Questions about the Audition Although CCAA s primary intake years are for grades 7 and 9, we do audition all grade levels. Our wait list expires at the end of September in each school year. Q. What should I include in my portfolio? A. All candidates for grade 7 through grade 12, are asked to complete all of the art projects outlined in the portfolio requirements sheets available on line at There are specific pieces to be created. The submitted portfolio includes printed photos of each art piece collated in a1 inch binder. Please ensure the images are max 300 dpi(a high quality photo) and approximately 8x10 inches. Incomplete portfolios will not be considered. Please read through the details of each project carefully and what is required from each candidate. Q. What happens in round one? A. All of the applications and portfolios submitted will be reviewed and assessed by the adjudicating panel. Technical skill, conceptual and theoretical approaches, and individual responses to the creative challenges are considered. The strongest candidates will be invited to round 2 held on audition day. Q. What happens in round two (on audition day)? A. All successful candidates who are invited to Round 2 must bring in the original works of art created for the portfolio. Students will take part in a studio workshop that will require on-site drawing. This is followed by an interview and presentation of their actual portfolio pieces. All candidates will also take part in an art appreciation/critique activity. Applicants will be asked to bring in additional items to share on that day (details will be mailed out with the invitation). Candidates who do not bring in their original portfolio art works created for the audition will be disqualified. Q. Will I get my original art works back? A. Print portfolios for round 1 and some workshop activities in round 2 will remain CCAA property. Yes all belongings and art works will be returned to each applicant on the day of auditions. Round 2 original portfolio art will be returned to candidates after the interview. Q. Can I get help to create my portfolio? Do I need private lessons? A. We encourage you to seek opinions, however all work must be solely created by the candidate. A declaration form is to be signed when submitting the portfolio. Discrepancies in candidate s work during round 1 and round 2 will be noted. Understandably, there may be assistance in the documenting and printing of the art pieces for submission in round 1. Private lessons are not a requirement. Please note that we do not endorse any private studios nor their claim of ensuring the candidates success through our audition process. The Ideal Visual Arts Candidate is: Open minded and willing to explore diverse themes, media and techniques that span historical and contemporary genres. Motivated, dedicated and passionate about the creative process. Prepared and organized with good time management skills to balance the demands of the art program and academic courses. Eager to share his/her work with others both in the studio and with the greater community. Has a strong NEED to create and craves a deeper understand of the historical, theoretical and technical aspects of art. Celebrating Some of Our Fabulous Graduates Alexandra Pelligrino (Food Network Cake Walk judge / owner of Cake Opera) Baron Mong (Emmy winner for Nicholodeon animation Bubble Guppies ) Chani Gatto-Bradshaw (Inaugural class of NYU Abu Dhabi / Film maker) Shannon Wong (Art director Big Studios, Juno Winner for NFL & Sports Network graphics) Kik DiNino (Art Director/YTV) Kira Shaimanova (Illustrator & Juno winner music video animation, Rolling Stone, Toys R U) Lisa Santos-Canning (Marilyn Denis Show & HGTV host /Interior Designer) Marvin Mariano & Valentine DeLandro (Illustrators/designer for Marvel Comics and Hasbro Toys) Stephen Sayer (Sherridan College Instructor) Salini Perera (Illustrator /Cristal Award for best short France 2013) Tessar Lo (Professional Artist: Included in One of 60 Important Contemporary Canadian Artist Exhibition 2012) Sam Yip (Art Director, Disney Studios) Inquiries: Aurora.pagano-falcioni@tcdsb.org OR john.zachar@tcdsb.org