<p>Ok. I have a couple questions for y’all.</p>
<li><p>On the brag sheet, do they also expect to see elementary and middle school achievements as well as high school achievements? I kinda have the feeling adcoms aren’t going to care much, but I’d figure I’d ask.</p></li>
<li><p>If you’re submitting a supplementary art portfolio, how many and what kinds of works do they expect to see (Still life, portrait, landscape, etc)? Are studies of famous works and sketches also acceptable?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>1) only if it is significant. if you win a state award in 8th grade, and it has something to do with your other hs activities, then state it.</p>
<p>2) no idea, i didnt take art. sorry.</p>
<p>Actually I'm in need of this answer too (the first one, specifically). I had awards back in middle school that were regionally significant.</p>
<p>it is my opinion (i excluded my middle school awards, although honestly they probably weren't as good as yours), that if you won awards for something in middle school, then the college would especially expect some kind of continuation and something more significant than what you had had in middle school. Unless somehow you received an award that couldn't get much better than what you can have, such as the national spelling be or something like that.</p>
<p>Anyone have any solutions to the second question?</p>
<p>Check the websites of the colleges that you are interested in. Some say specifically that you should not send any supplemental material. Most will allow it (or even requitre it if you are gioing to be studying an art or similar course of study).</p>
<p>If silent, I would say certainly send a few representative examples, not too many (you could alsways say in the materials that more can be supplied if they want it). A few should be more than adequate to exhibit your talent.</p>
<p>I would aslso not send any materials that are too big or bulky. Don't expect the materials to be returned either.</p>
<p>What kinds of things should i send (landscapes, portraits, sketches, still lifes, etc)?</p>
<p>I'm resurrecting this thread.</p>
<p>Are there any online examples of portfolios that people know about?</p>
<p>1) I agree with the others, put it only if it is a significant achievement...(otherwise, it may possibly appear like you're adding it to make up for a lack in hs achievement, ykno? just possibly)</p>
<p>2) I wasn't an art major, but I took advanced level classes. You would want to make slides of your work first of all. I'd send a variety of artwork...paintings...drawings...washes...ceramics...etc. to showcase your wide range of ability, to the best extent possible. Send your best pieces, basically. As far as how many, checking the school's website will give you specifics, because I was considering sending in a supplemental art portfolio as well, but then decided against it.
That is also another thing to keep in mind. Colleges often say they don't like crowded applications. Just be careful how much supplemental material you do send, and be sure that what you send is brief, yet quality, and going to show you in the best light.</p>
<p>Best of luck, hope this helped somewhat :)</p>
<p>ok so this is a question thats an extrapolation off of #1</p>
<p>i was a class senator in 7th and 8th grades (one of only four in my class)
ive gone on to win 8 hs political positions (including the class presidency 3 times and vp frosh year)
would it be advantageous to include the middle school achievements in this circumstance?</p>
<p>thnx</p>
<p>how many pieces (of art) is too little? how many is too much? is three or four a good number? or do you need about twenty? do they have to be in different media? will it hurt you if it isn't? will it hurt you if it isn't exceptional?</p>
<p>If you go look at the website, it usually says something along the lines of (I'm stealing this from Wesleyan's site, be aware these are usually different for EACH school) : </p>
<p>Please follow submission directions carefully:</p>
<ul>
<li>Submit one sheet of slides--10 minimum, 20 slides maximum--in a plastic slide sheet labeled with your name. Slides submitted that are not in a sleeve WILL NOT be viewed.
*Label each slide with 1) your name 2) the media used to create the artwork 3) indication of the top of the image.
*Labeling should be done on the slide's margins only, NOT on a separate slide list.
*Orient all slides in the sheet so that the top of the image is up.</li>
<li>Photographs of artwork are acceptable if presented in a notebook in plastic sleeves, labeled with media and top of image.</li>
</ul>
<p>... Yeah ;) If you can't find it on the college website, drop them an e-mail! That's what I did and I got a pretty lenghty reply and another website with all the related information. Good luck!</p>
<p>Concerning the art portfolio. Some schools ask for slides, others ask for it on CDs, and others don't really specify. Email/call/stalk someone for instructions on how to send the art. </p>
<p>And then, when it comes to picking and choosing. A portfolio of around 12-15 is considered standard. It's enough to show you don't putz about with magic markers, but not too much to completely innundate the viewer. </p>
<p>If you're not submitting it to an art school, then I'd recommend just sending in YOUR BEST. Period. If it's 15 pencil portraits, send it in. If it's 15 landscapes, send that in. But -- make sure that each piece is strong on its own merit, and try not to add some variety even if it is in the same medium (one can only stand to see so many renditions of Garfield in acrylics, so many times). </p>
<p>Also, less is better. Variety is good, but not at the expense of quality. </p>
<p>All this is assuming you're not submitting it to an art school...because heaven knows art schools are CRAZY when it comes to portfolios.</p>