<p>I'm not too sure that I'm going to apply to Penn... my test scores are pretty average, nothing special. I know Penn isn't highly renowned for their visual arts program, but I live in the area and have been exposed to the campus on a regular basis.</p>
<p>I can't find anywhere that gives instructions for submitting a visual portfolio - is it an option?</p>
<p>yeah I did it, all you have to do is make a cd with images of your work on it, and then like a word document with materials/dimensions listed for each piece, or thats what I did. Then you mail it to the office of undergrad admissions, if you email them they will give you the details. I don’t know if they ever even saw mine, but I was accepted ED so maybe they did, they don’t ever tell you I don’t think.</p>
<p>Look on the Common App website under the “download forms” tab. Click on the Arts Supplement form. There are instructions on there for how to fill out a visual arts supplement. Just follow the instructions and mail it to the school. I did this for eight schools (except I did a musical recording).</p>
<p>Yea, I did both of what WikiMan and Chillaxin suggested. </p>
<p>I submitted a CD with images as well as a printed out and stapled word document; the only difference is that in addition to title,dimensions, medium, etc, I also wrote “statements” for each work. I think this can really help you, as it is another way to let the admissions officers to see who you are, especially if your artwork is unique. </p>
<p>As for the common app supplement, it gives you a reason to provide another recommendation, since it requires you to attach one from your art teacher. Also, if you know how to (or find find someone to help you) post your artwork to a web page, you should do that and post the link where the commonapp supplement asks for one.</p>
<p>It’s a lot of work, but it can definitely be a way to show your talents. Good luck!</p>