<p>I am apply to ED to Northwestern and do you think it would be a bad idea to submit my headshot along with my resume? They don't ask for the headshot but I feel like it might make my application more complete (give a face to the name you know?) What do you guys think?</p>
<p>And, on that same line, can headshots be senior pictures?</p>
<p>I think it's okay as long as your res is on the back of the headshot...and yeah, senior pictures are fine.</p>
<p>Yeah I feel like neither of those would be a problem.</p>
<p>I mean, if you wanted to officialize your senior picture a little more you could put a white frame around it and have your name typefaced on the bottom.</p>
<p>When my daughter graduated in 05, we used her headshot as her senior picture, since she was going to major in MT. The headshot was 8 x 10 black and white glossy with her name printed on the bottom. She attached her resume to the back for auditions. Then we had the photographer print a batch of wallet-sized ones that we mailed to friends and relatives with her graduation announcement. It was different than the average person's senior picture and appropriate for her as a performance major. Besides, she didn't have time to sit for a lot of portraits.</p>
<p>Do all schools want just an 8 x 10 black and white headshot? I haven't seen any guidelines on the websites so I'm assuming that they don't really have specifics. Can it be a color photo?</p>
<p>If a school requires a 8x10 black and white headshot they would list that under the audition requirements. Most schools realize that at this stage of the game students may not yet have a headshot, so will often accept any good photo. However, I would be certain to check each schools website for specifics.</p>
<p>Because of the digital camera and photoshop it actually is pretty easy to create your own simple headshot. Go someplace with good natural lighting, take the photo. Load it onto a computer and change it to black and white in photoshop or another photo editing program. You can then either send it to a photo reproduction house like Ideal Photos or Reproductions and have a border and your name put on the photo, or (depending on how many you need) you can also buy matte photo paper and print out the copies yourself. You just want to make sure to cut it down to 8x10.</p>
<p>This would not be the way to do a headshot once you are working in the business as a professional, but for a college audition it can work very well.</p>
<p>On a seperate, and somewhat water muddying note, the trend in professional headshots is moving towards color. Like most entertainment trends, it started in LA and has made it's way to the east coast. In auditions I have started to see more and more color headshots. It will be interesting to see if this trend is a passing fad or will be a permanent change!</p>
<p>Note on headshots: my s did his in color and we used double sided photo paper to print them on, one side for photo, other for resume, just make sure that you let one side dry REALLY well (several hours) before printing on the other side, even if you have it done at a copy shop. The first time I did this I let it dry only a little while and it smeared.</p>
<p>Note on the industry from a young professional:</p>
<p>Color headshots are the new thing. Today, nobody tosses black and white around at auditions anymore. It's a thing of the past.</p>
<p>The professors know that. Submit color when possible.</p>
<p>We were told the same thing about color...it is the way to go. D (freshman MT) was told to have color headshots and resumes ready to go....at all times.<br>
For auditions last year she had both...with her resume printed on the back. Always have extras on hand.</p>
<p>Is it an option to have the headshot and resume separate, and stapled together?</p>
<p>Yes. We noticed many like that last year...d even had a few like that!! I do not remember any school asking for the resume to be printed on the back of a headshot...most simply said "headshot and resume"!<br>
Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you notfromme. I noticed you have a D. So do I. How did you provide support during this application process. It seems the young women have had great experiences in dramatic arts-but how they compare to other applicants is such an unknown. With the competition of only 15-25 slots for women at each program-how do you handle the inevitable discouragement.My D is hard working, smart, and caring individual. She has the grades/scores/ec and a drive to succeed in MT.
But I have heard that this years class has even more women applying than previous years, so it would appear that her chances will be even more diminished. Sigh...any advice?</p>
<p>APOL,</p>
<p>Your D needs to understand that not everyone gets into every school, some kids will be rejected by one top school and be accepted into another. If she goes into this proccess knowing this it will make it easier. Making sure you have good "safety" schools is also important. There is so much information on this site regarding your concerns you should be able to cover all of the bases.
GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Support, encouragement, and belief......sigh...wish I could give you more. It was an emotionally tiring time, but we made the best of it. These kids have about 4 minutes to show these schools just how magnificent they are. My d came out of two auditions knowing she blew it...dance step off, (she is not a dancer...or I should say WAS not a dancer!) and started on the wrong key for another..(and that was probably the only time she had EVER been off key for an audition......) But, we lived by the ole saying...things happen for a reason...and they do. She is happy as a clam, loving her life and her school. It all worked out and the school she is at was one of her top picks...she loves it and so do we.<br>
The thing that we did when she was filling out the apps and scheduling auditions, she stated that she was interested in other fields also......ie: music, drama, ect......... This opened the door and she was accepted to some programs for music or straight drama. But, she chose MT, chose her school and the rest is history in the making. I also would try to find a "safety school" ( I really do not like using that term!) There are some wonderful programs that do not require an audition. My d has friends going to some of these schools, and they are very happy.<br>
It is an extremely competitive field these kids are in. Competition and auditions are the rest of their life...part of their career! Your d will do fine! Enjoy the times you will have with her on the audition trail!! This time will fly by! Then you will be perched by your mailbox daily waiting....and waiting!<br>
Where is your d looking at for colleges?</p>
<p>Thank you srw.
My D has taken the position that she can only do her best, and after that it is a "c++p shoot". Aaaah Life!</p>
<p>and yes, srw it is so true...the odds are not in our favor and "rejections" for most, are inevitable. You have to prepare for that...and always have a back up plan.</p>
<p>notfromme-D is applying to some MT/drama:ie Tisch, some BA programs:ie UCBerkeley. Hopefully at least one will accept her!</p>
<p>hello all,i am new to this CC,I needed an answer about headshots and it was already answered on here,you all are great!,we are just getting started in the process of auditioning,we have been to ccm and ottorbein,planning a trip to elon next week,my d. is interested in an BFA in MT,she is also going to unifieds in feb</p>
<p>Hey all,
Quick question - yesterday I went to the beach with family to take Christmas Card Pics and also took a few of me to possibly use for auditions (I don't have professional headshots).</p>
<p>Do you think it would be okay to have my dog in the picture? I do have ones of just me as well (I like the one of my dog and me though!). Either way is no problem, just wondering!</p>
<p>And (since they aren't professional) is a 4x6 acceptable? Does it need to be 8x10?</p>
<p>Any thoughts???</p>