<p>I was thinking of sending some photography I’ve done over the last couple years! The thing is, I haven’t been able to find deep guidelines, and as I’ve never taken a photography class I don’t really know much beyond the basics. I realize they may or may not be of high quality, but I just really like a few of them.</p>
<p>So here’s what I’m asking.</p>
<li>Is it advisable to send it, if it hasn’t won a competition, etc.?</li>
<li>What exactly are the guidelines for filing an art supplemental for photography?</li>
<li>How many pictures should I send?</li>
<li>What’s the method of sending the picture (CD w/ .jpegs, etc.)?</li>
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<p>I haven’t done much research, but from the Yale website, they request slides. That’s not like a Powerpoint, is it?</p>
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<li>I would definitely suggest you send them, especially if you're passionate about photography.</li>
<li>It's different for each school. Some ask for slides only, others accept prints and/or CD's. So go to each school's website and search the guidelines. </li>
<li>It's in the guidelines, but around 10 should be fine.</li>
<li>See 2.</li>
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<p>Hi I'm in your shoes as well and have researched all of these questions a lot!! Sorry if I repeat anything I <3Pi says but...
1. Yes. If you are good enough and they see that, then awards don't matter so much. Have you entered competitions at all and just not won? OR have you just not entered any? I know at my school no one knows anything about photography so I have had trouble entering competitions.
2. It depends on the school. Some want you to send them very far in advance to the art department (like stanford). Others, like Dartmouth, want you to just send them to admissions with your application.
3. Also depends on the school. They usually say 10-20 or a max of 10, so 10 is a good number to pick.
4. Depends on the school again. Most like prints, but that can get expensive so I personally am sending CDs to all the schools who accept it. Slides are around the size of a negative and were common back in the film days... your local ritz camera can't make them for you so go to a nice camera shop and have them make them for you. I think it is like $3 a slide at the store nearest to me, so not too bad.</p>
<p>PM if you have any more questions, want to compare photography, etc!</p>
<p>Volleysnap, I just haven't entered any competitions, it's been more of a personal thing that turned out pretty neat. The only real feedback I've had has been from a couple friends.</p>
<p>Haha this actually makes me pretty happy.</p>
<p>One last question, what kinds of pictures should I include? Most don't have people in them, but should I just include as wide a variety as I can, or a couple different versions of the same object?</p>
<p>yea, variety and skill is definitely important, buuut it is also good to see some kind of common idea, theme, concept, style, etc. this doesn't have to be a specific theme that each photograph contains, but you want a body of work, maybe even a series of sorts, something that shows the development of your style and artistic vision i suppose, not just lots of random photos...</p>
<p>I also wanted to send slide of my photos + graphic design works as my supplement. (but I don't intend on majoring in Arts)</p>
<p>Volleysnap, you said you send yours on CD to whomever accepts it; how did you put it together? As in, did you get the virtual slide done by professional or did you just put them together in Power Point?</p>
<p>As I like to do photo editing and digital imaging in Photoshop, I would also like to send some sample works done in my Digital Imaging and Graphic Design classes. Do you think it would be advisable to put like 6 photographies + 2 digital imaging + 2 graphic design works in the slide? </p>
<p>When is the art supplement due for Harvard?
Also, I want to sumbit a Physics video I mde on DVD, does that count as a short film that they say they accept?</p>
<p>The deadline's the same as the rest of your application... so Dec. 31 or Jan. 1, whichever it is. Is the film of artistic merit? If yes, then I don't see why not.</p>
<p>Well it was actually about a physics project, a thermobottle presentation.</p>
<p>However, it required good acting by me and my partner, and, the intro and some of the middle of the movie was designed using graphics. So does it apply?</p>
<p>i'm pretty sure harvard does not want film submissions of physics projects just because you felt like throwing it in there.</p>
<p>that said, are you interested in film, put time into the hobby, and want to pursue it in college? does the film actually show some impressive/unique artistic talent? if so, then sending in the video could be valid.</p>
<p>wait, what are you trying to show by sending it in, though? your talents in physics or film/art?</p>
<p>I was trying to show my talent in acting and making videos, The thing is, I already checked the 'other' box for art submission so what should I do now.</p>
<p>Ah just a few more questions! I've got the same question for Volleysnap as Bohogirl!</p>
<p>I've selected the photographs I'd like to send, and I have nine in total. However, I've cropped some a bit in Photoshop, and I've been wondering -</p>
<p>Would it be nice if I added a white border and a title? I do like to name some of my better ones, but should I just let the photos speak for themselves?</p>
<p>Also! I want to send in my photos via a CD, since it's much more convenient. However, the Yale website asks for a typewritten inventory, stating "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."</p>
<p>Is the size the pixel count? All my photography is digital. Would I put the camera/lens/etc. as the medium, or just "Digital Camera", or what?</p>
<p>And would the typewritten file be a word document on the CD?</p>
<p>And most importantly, is there a specific size guideline I need to follow? After editing, many of my pictures have variable sizes, and I would rather keep them that way than change them back.</p>
<p>For those thinking about sending in supplementary material, the Yale website says "you should think carefully before submitting supplementary material" and that "average-quality submissions can work against a candidate." I think these instructions probably apply to most Ivy and first-tier schools. They are receiving record numbers of applications this year and would probably be annoyed if they have to sift through thousands of pieces of mediocre supplements. I'm not saying this applies to anyone here, but I do think Yale is cautioning against sending random stuff in the hopes it will "pad" an application. Most people who are serious about their art will probably have substantial info in their application to back up their supplementary materials.</p>