Art supplements, how worthy are they?

<p>Hi, this is my first post in CC.
I'm a student who's applying to Stanford early this year, and who wishes to major in computer science, I'm interested in game development and stuff.
But I'm an artist at the same time... I draw fanarts and paintings for a hobby. People say I'm talented, but I'm not in the league of people applying for art schools, you know. I think I'm quite okay but I'm not THAT good.</p>

<p>Should I send my drawings to colleges?
And here's the problem: There's this CS professor who MIGHT be able to offer me an internship, but only in October. If I turn in art supplements the due dates are moved to October 15, so I won't be able to put that in the application.</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Wouldn't being talented in art show that I'm a well-rounded kind of guy? But what if my paintings are below their expectations?</p>

<p>And if this thread isn't in the appropriate place my apologies, I'm new to this place.</p>

<p>[Arts</a> Supplement : Stanford University](<a href=“Page Not Found : Stanford University”>Arts Portfolio : Stanford University)</p>

<p>Given this language, I would say your goal to show “well roundedness” does not meet the level that Stanford is looking for.</p>

<p>^^this</p>

<p>clearly, it’s a no. I wish more schools were this direct.</p>

<p>These are some of my drawings:</p>

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<p>What do you think? The low-quality ones are fanarts, BTW</p>

<p>alarm: neither brownparent nor i are qualified to judge the quality of your art. I suggest you read clearly and discern what Stanford is asking for. If, in your judgment, your work is of “outstanding quality” then submit. If not, then not.</p>

<p>But like I said,* by your very own description*, your work fails to reach that plateau.</p>

<p>But the Stanford Description (in the packet) says that it should be “above average high school level”, and I --although I’m not in the level of art school students–draw much better than most high school kids. </p>

<p>Ugh, yeah, if only they were more clear on they meant.</p>

<p>Hmmm… I read: "Applicants with extraordinary talent in the fine or performing arts may submit supplementary materials for review."</p>

<p>This is not “above average”. I think Stanford’s wording is VERY clear.</p>

<p>ITA with T26E4. I think you want to be helped by your drawing, so you are reading selectively for sentences that support the conclusion you want to reach.</p>

<p>We all do stuff like that from time to time. But when we do it, we aren’t being realistic.</p>

<p>“Applicants submitting an Arts Supplement are expected to have demonstrated artistic talent at a level beyond what is normally exhibited by high school students”</p>

<p>And yes I guess I am reading a bit selectively.
Whatever their standard is I guess it’s my decision at the end.
Allright thanks everyone.</p>

<p>An easy way to judge whether or not you are at that level is how you have done in art competitions (if you have been entering them). If you have been winning at a national level, go for it, otherwise I would hold off…</p>

<p>alarm, I believe that art involvement can be a strong extracurricular and would encourage submission of an arts supplement. </p>

<p>Digital artwork including game, website, app design is a huge career field and subset of computer science. If you feel you have the talent and the passion to succeed in the visual side of human-computer interaction don’t hide your accomplishments in your application.</p>

<p>(Note: I’m talking generally, not specifically. I’m not a computer expert and furthermore, it appears you’ve removed the link, so I haven’t actually seen the work.)</p>

<p>The admissions committee will not judge your portfolio. They will pass it to the appropriate area (which in this case will most likely be the design faculty of the CS department) for an evaluation. They’ll be looking for teachable skill, talent, creativity, not marketable finished work.</p>

<p>If the computer design experts think that your work shows potential then that will be a plus in admissions. If they’re not impressed, it won’t necessarily be a negative. Either way, you’ll be admitted to Stanford on the basis of your academic achievement plus other more subjective factors, but demonstrating accomplishment in the area that you intend to pursue sounds like a good idea to me.</p>

<p>PS, Stanford is wildly selective. I hope you have some less selective colleges on your list.</p>