Audition Requirements for Visual Arts
2D Art and Cinematic Art
2D ART
The audition consists of two parts:
Part I: Portfolio Video Submission via TEAMS.
Deadline1: December 31st to be considered for the January 14th Audition Date
Deadline 2: January 1-19th to be considered for the January 28th Audition Date
Artwork Requirements: Be sure to submit your absolute best examples of work in the following styles:
At least one Still Life drawing.
At least one Portrait or Landscape.
At least one Random Piece of the student’s choosing (please, no cartoon characters).
At least one of the above should be in color (color pencil, marker, watercolor, acrylic paint, oil paint, oil pastels, etc.).
For each art piece, in the video please talk speak on these key points:
Video Requirements: Make sure the portfolio video includes these details below.
Your name, raising grade, and the art for which you are auditioning.
For each art piece (3 to 5), hold it clearly in the camera for 10-20 seconds.
While holding the piece, state the style, medium, and reason you selected it for your portfolio.
Choose one to be you best piece and discuss the following:
Why did you choose it as your best piece?
What was your thought process while creating this piece?
If you could change anything, what would it be and why?
Part II: In-Person Still Life Drawing Session:
Still life drawing is an artistic practice where the artist creates a representation of inanimate objects. These objects are typically arranged in a specific way to create an interesting composition.
Part 1 (video submission) must be completed prior to the drawing session.
Date and Time: 6:30 pm on either January 14th or January 28th @Fort Caroline Middle
Duration: 30-minute drawing session
Cinematic Art
The audition consists of two parts.
Part I: Portfolio Video Submission via TEAMS
Deadline1: December 31st to be considered for the January 14th Audition Date
Deadline 2: January 1-19th to be considered for the January 28th Audition Date
Video Requirements Cinematic Art: The key to a successful Cinematic Art Audition is to tell a story through the camera. A successful submission should include a clear beginning, middle and end of the story. This can be done through images, video editing, storytelling on camera, interviewing, or even a news style report. Be sure to submit your absolute best examples of work.
Slate: Your name, current grade and art area should appear in the beginning of the video and should be CREATIVELY presented!
Your “short film” should be a minimum of 60 to a maximum of 3 minutes and could be based off of one of the following prompts or an original idea.
My Best Day!
My Crazy Pet
My Favorite Classes or Hobbies
My Favorite Sport or Player
Activities I Do Outside of School
Part II: In-Person Interview Cinematic Art
Be prepared to learn and demonstrate one aspect of a video production team on the spot such as video editing, camera work, or lighting.
Date and Time: 6:30 pm on either January 14th or January 28th @Fort Caroline Middle. Expect approximately 30-minutes depending on the number of auditioners