<p>so im in the process of deciding whether i want to go to art school or a "normal" school - and of course yale's graduate school of art popped into my head. but im looking at undergrad. </p>
<p>does anyone know much about the art major in the college? the website with blurbs about classes isnt very comprehensive. whats the situation with submitting a portfolio? do you even submit one, or do you just apply like everyone else then declare yourself as an art major after a few classes/reviews? so would yale give preference to someone with a very strong art portfolio, if they intended to be an art major? my scores and what not are ok "for an art major," (740 verbal, 770 writing, 630 math - ouch!) but im well aware those arent exactly "yale scores." </p>
<p>so the summary question - whats the deal with undergrad art and submitting portfolios? would an art major's strong portfolio make up for lower-end scores/grades? anyone have any idea how many "serious art applicants" they receive, or does everyone apply directly to the college? forgive any ignorance to the yale college system, im not very familiar with it.</p>
<p>For the Art major at Yale a student applies during their sophomore year. There is a formal "sophomore review" of a portfolio of works completed in introductory classes. Two classes, "Visual Thinking" and "Introductory Drawing" are required as well as three other intro classes in any of the other areas. </p>
<p>You may indicate that you intend to be an Art major, but must complete this process in order to be officially accepted into the major.</p>
<p>Yes, you can submit a portfolio and write about your interest in art. Just follow the directions on the application carefully and make it look nice (type the labels, etc.). Remember that Yale looks for evidence of leadership qualities and academic excellence more than any other qualities. They really want people who will lead the world in the future, in every field. If you can "prove" that you are a very good student and leader, by really thinking about how your grades, essays and recs will look to someone reading your app for a few minutes, you're still in the running for admission. </p>
<p>Yale's undergrad art program is very good, and has produced some top professional artists, but you shouldn't go there unless you're also planning to take advantage of the whole range of life at Yale - like the sweeping history or literature lectures, 10-person English or writing seminars taught by full professors, world-class art museums you can actually help run, and a campus that is buzzing with hundreds of extracurricular activities literally 24/7. If it doesn't work out, remember that you can always keep up your work as an artist and apply for the MFA program in the future.</p>