<p>I'm just wonder if any others are submitting an Art supplement. If so, how many pieces are u submitting,and what type (photography, painting-realism, painting-abstract, painting-impressionism/other, drawing, and what not, you get the point)? I have two completely different styles (painting-impressionism mixed with collage, and photo-realism charcoals), so my submission is going to include both styles equally. And also, does yale require slides? Because some schools are just as happy with CDs.</p>
<p>I'm submitting pastel paintings, photographs, and collages. I'm sure you don't have to show a "focus" with your art. The supplement is just to prove that you have a talent in the area. I think I'm going with slides....</p>
<p>which would they prefer?
also how many is too much? My son is planning to send like 10 pieces
thanks</p>
<p>I'm guessing the admissions officers would prefer a portfolio that reveals both the scope and nature of your son's talent - in slide form, since that's easier to skim through at a full glance (and zoom in when necessary). Your son should be able to really express himself freely, and have FUN (this is important!). </p>
<p>I don't go to Yale, I haven't applied, but one of my friends prepared her portfolio with an art teacher who is very experienced in sending artsy types to nice colleges. Apparently the average number of art works sent by the teacher's students is around twenty, per person. </p>
<p>It shouldn't be that difficult to send so many - surely your son enjoys art, and if he is good enough to have a portfolio he must have made many drawings in the compilation process. Just have him select the better sketches and things as well as the serious, heavy-duty pieces, and put them all into several slides with different categories. I think this will give the admissions officers better insight into your son's art, and his person as a whole.</p>
<p>I hope I helped!</p>
<p>Oh, and I have a question too. I do not know much about transfer, and I'm hoping to apply for a transfer to Yale by March of next year. I have an immense soft spot for doodling, so I've got something of a semi-portfolio ready. Question is, would an art portfolio be considered (or, indeed, even allowed) in a transfer application? In other words, could I mail slides of my artwork along with a transfer application as something supplementary - or would it matter so little in the decision that I would just end up wasting my time?</p>
<p>Good luck J mom, and thanks lots in advance for answers.</p>
<p>H'm. I don't know if it's different for freshmen applicants, but I found this on the transfer section of Yale's website:</p>
<p>Art
Slides of your art work may be submitted as a supplement to your application for admission to Yale College. All materials must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the appropriate application Deadline (March 1 for transfer candidates). Materials submitted after the deadline will not be considered. </p>
<p>Submit no more than one sheet of 20 color transparencies of 35 mm size. These transparencies should be enclosed in a standard 8 1/2 x 11 plastic slide sheet designed for this purpose.
The slides should specifically include some drawing samples.
Choose pieces of your work which demonstrate the fullest possible range of your talents. Try to ensure that your technical and expressive abilities are equally represented.
A simple typewritten inventory must accompany each plastic sheet. The inventory should include your full name (as it appears on your admissions application), your U.S. social security number (if available), your high school, and the state or country in which your high school is located.
Each slide must be numbered and the corresponding inventory entry should include the full name, medium, size, and date of the work. Please indicate if the work was done from life.
Your supplementary material will not be returned. Please do not send us originals.
If you have questions about the submission of slides, please contact Donna Alchimio <a href="mailto:donna.alchimio@yale.edu">donna.alchimio@yale.edu</a>.</p>
<p>khebnami
thank you so much for your information.
I am sorry that I cant help with your questions. I have no idea.
Hope someone else will give you some help.
good luck</p>
<p>khebami--Yes, you can send an art supplement with a transfer application. However, just as with regular applicants, don't send it in unless you are a really good artist. Sending in art just because it's an interest doesn't do any good and might hurt you. Your resume can show the admissions officers that you like to draw.</p>
<p>I customize and sew for ball-jointed dolls as a hobby, and I want to send samples of my work... Would a CD of pictures of my dolls/clothes be acceptable, or should I make slides.. of the pics? :P lol</p>
<p>My pleasure, JMom, and it's all on the Yale website - browse around, it's fun. :)</p>
<p>Thanks, AdmissionsAddict. I guess I should get some objective input from more experienced people before I do anything rash, then? I've illustrated books and things in the past, and I'm "officially" learning traditional Korean painting techniques, so I'm hoping skill is not a problem - I'll have to heed your advice, though, and be more careful.</p>
<p>sunflower100, I've read somewhere that the admin. officers don't really like CD's (unless you're sending them for music, or multimedia works such as short movies.) I'm not sure, though, so try looking through the Yale website, or send that nice Donna lady an inquiry through e-mail. Personally I would say you would be safer with photo slides - the AP art portfolio suggests this, too.</p>