<p>I have photo prints that I want to supplement to my application. I don’t have copies to send to all schools. What is the best format to send supplemental visual art work in? I also have of architecture models I created from a summer architecture program I attended, again what is the best format? Also whow much weight do they place on this subject in the admissions process</p>
<p>I don't think it gets much weight but I would recommend sending it in anyways. 8 x 10 prints in an art portfolio or slides. Don't send in your actual models.</p>
<p>I sent one in.</p>
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<p>and oh yeah, MAKE prints for all the schools! You've gotta do it if you want them to see your artistic ability. </p>
<p>Or take slide pictures. But make sure the school receiving slides has means to view them.</p>
<p>You really should send your art to all the schools you are applying to. I wasn't going to originally but my interviewer suggested that I do. Each website has their own specification on how they would like artwork sent in. Search "art" in the admissions section of the Brown website to find how they would like your art sent in. Just make sure you don't send the originals.</p>
<p>i just want clarification for the prints thing...they DO mean pictures of the art taken by a regular camera and then developed onto an 8x10 photo, right? nothing fancy?</p>
<p>art_star My art teacher at school gave me the name and phone number of an artist who professionally takes pictures of other artists' work. You might want to ask your art teacher about someone like that. As far as what the school wants you need to check the website. Some like slides, some like digital files (on a CD), and some like photographs (usually 8x10).</p>
<p>you should call admissions or maybe the fine arts department at brown... they probably know what they want the best lol</p>
<p>There's a link about it on the VA website. </p>
<p>They want slides or 8 x 10 prints. If you can afford it, get professional pictures taken, but it is very expensive. I did that for my work I made last semester, and I'm very glad I did, but it was a pretty penny. ($150 for 7 pots) Print your prints on your own photo printer or at a kinkos with a photo printer. </p>
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<p>huh...they say they discourage the submission of ceramics and other crafts...what's with that? I think that's new.</p>
<p>How many people do send art work in? It sounds like there are so many people sending in a supplement that it won't really make an application stand out.</p>
<p>My D sent in a portfolio to Brown and all of her schools last year, and, as she is probably going to concentrate in Fine Arts (not 100% though-- that's why liberal arts, not art school), she was very careful about the slides (they didn't want DVD). She included slides of various media, including photography (photos of photos). I would strongly agree that sending a supplementary portfolio adds to all your applications, no matter where your interests lie. Especially in a school like Brown that encourages independent thinking. It will absolutely make your applications stand out. It will show you as you really are. If your art is important to you, definitely let them know about it!</p>
<p>I really don't think that many people send one in, skp. The VA dept. here is small, and most people arent' that accomplished by the end of of HS. If someone has an extremely impressive portfolio, they are usually (note usually) applying to art school. So if you have one, you will stand out. How much weight it is given is another thing. </p>
<p>In other words, don't spend 30 hours on your portfolio and 10 on your essay.</p>
<p>I think they discourage the submission of ceramics because its hard to judge the quality of a pot just by looking at a picture....but it wouldn't hurt to send it in nonetheless. Also, I don't think that professional pictures are necessary. A little help from photoshop goes a long way!!</p>
<p>Comparing the photos I took myself (and used photoshop on) with the ones I got professionally done, the latter just absoltuely blow the former away. But it's of course not necessary, especially if you don't have the money lying around. </p>
<p>You're right, it is hard to judge the quality of ceramics from a portfolio alone, but it's done all the time (grad schools, shows, etc). Are they discouraging it because Brown doesn't have ceramics, only RISD does?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, I have the same Q to Browm about porfolio, and someone helped me :D btw on the link Claysoul post above: brown said they discourage ceramic, jewelry and other crafts, how about 4 or 5 Photoshop or Illustrator master artworks ??</p>
<p>Claysoul,</p>
<p>My guess is that Brown wants supplementary artwork that will reveal something about you other than what is already said in your resume or essays. A portfolio full of glazed pots reveals less about a person than say a portfolio full of scenery paintings or abstract sculptures....</p>
<p>ashlee, </p>
<p>If you feel that your artwork is representative of you or your thoughts, then, by all means, send them in.</p>
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<p>i couldn't disagree more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very good pottery is art, hands down. I'm not talking about sending in pictures of ashtrays. Good ****. </p>
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<p>I'd say paintings of scenery are far less creative than pottery. Pottery is (or can be) completely original</p>
<p>yes, pottery is art. I never said it wasn't. I'm just trying to speculate as to why Brown would prefer the submission of some art forms over others. </p>
<p>I know many passionate wheel-throwers such as yourself, and if wheel-throwing really is "your thing" and you're good at it, then sending in a portfolio would emphasize this passion (which is good enough as it is). </p>
<p>But I stand by what I've said before. What can a teapot and hodgepodge collection of cups and plates reveal about you (other then what is already known: your passion for art, etc)? Yes, your artwork may be impressive, but I can't look at it and say, "wow, he must be _<strong><em>, or he must value _</em></strong>."</p>