VisualArtsApplication. South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Programs & Residential High School

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1 VisualArtsApplication South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities Summer Programs & Residential High School

2 Table of Contents 3 Timeline for Prospective Students 4 Discovery Visual Arts Program (for current 8th grade students) 7 Discovery Animation Program (for current 8th grade students) 9 Academy Program (for current 9th grade students) 11 Residential High School (for current 10th grade students) 15 SCGSAH Animation and Visual Arts Application 18 Homeschool Supplement 19 Art Teacher Recommendation Form 21 Academic Teacher Recommendation Form 23 Guidance Counselor Form 25 South Carolina Legal Residency Certification 27 Application Fee Waiver Form SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

3 Timeline for Prospective Students November 7, Open Doors Come experience the Governor s School campus and meet current students, faculty, and staff. Reservations are required. Please make reservations online at If you have questions, please call , or admissions@scgsah.org for more information. November 20, No Fee for Applications Postmarked by this date January 4, Application Postmark Deadline Applications postmarked after January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. February 6, Auditions in Greenville, SC Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities February 13, Auditions in Charleston, College of Charleston February 20, Auditions in Columbia, Columbia College April Admissions Decisions Mailed Applicants will be notified of their decision by mail during the first week of April. Admissions decisions will not be given out over the phone. Wait List: An additional group of students are identified as wait-listed students. Students are placed on the wait list because they have met the requirements for acceptance, but cannot be housed due to limited residential capacity. Acceptances are extended to students from the wait list as space becomes available. The number of students admitted from the wait list varies from year to year. April 22, Commitment Cards and Financial Aid Applications Due Discovery Visual Arts, Discovery Animation, and Academy Programs. A $50 non-refundable deposit and the signed commitment card must be received by the Office of Admissions by April 22, Residential High School. A $150 non-refundable deposit and the signed commitment card must be received by the Office of Admissions by April 22, Financial Aid. If you are applying for financial assistance for any of our programs, the completed Financial Aid Applications must be received by the Office of Admissions by April 22, Financial Aid Applications can be found on our website at April 30, New Student Orientation Orientation for newly accepted Residential High School students and their parents/guardians. Sunday, June 19 - Saturday, July 2, Discovery Visual Arts and Animation Programs Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 23, Academy Program August Residential High School begins SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 3

4 Discovery Visual Arts Program Eligibility South Carolina residents apply in the fall of their 8th grade year. If accepted, students attend the Discovery Visual Arts Program in June at the end of their 8th grade year. Dates June 19 - July 2, 2016 Program Description The Discovery Visual Arts Program is a two-week program for students interested in concentrating in visual arts. While Visual Arts students work intensively in their area, students are also exposed to the other art areas with opportunities to attend performances and guest lectures. South Carolina residency required. Tuition $950, which includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Financial Aid Full and partial scholarships are available to South Carolina residents with validated financial needs. Financial Aid applications are available on our website at or call to have one mailed to you. Fees are subject to change without notice. Application Deadline & Procedures Discovery applicants apply during the fall of their 8th grade year. There is no application fee for the Discovery Program. Students may apply for more than one art area but may enroll in only one. Separate applications are required for each art area for which applicants plan to audition. Copies will not be made by the Office of Admissions. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, January 4, Applications postmarked after Monday, January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. Each applicant will be notified when his/her application has been received. Each applicant will also be notified if information is missing from his/her application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Application Requirements Applicants must send the following with their application: l One 8.5 x 11 pencil drawing. This should be of two unrelated objects drawn from direct observation. Please do not draw from a photograph, memory, or imagination. l One 8.5 x 11 collage that represents something the applicant has read about or learned in school. Use both text and images in your collage. On the back, write about the academic connection. Note: Submitted works must have applicant s name on the back. Application Checklist Required Documents for Discovery Visual Arts Applicants Submit a complete application, including the preferred audition date. Audition dates will only be changed in cases of emergency, so please select the date carefully. Drawing and collage (see above). Recent color passport-style ID photo. If accepted, this photo will be used on your official SCGSAH student ID. Art and another Academic Teacher Recommendation Forms (pages 19 and 21) in sealed envelopes. Allow ample time for teachers to complete the form. Guidance Counselor Form (page 23) with a copy of current report card and attendance in a sealed envelope mailed by the Guidance Counselor directly to the SCGSAH Office of Admissions. Allow counselor ample time to complete the form SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

5 South Carolina Legal Residency Certification form (page 25). Homeschooled students: Please complete the Homeschool Supplement form (page 18). Place all materials in an envelope, attach postage, and mail. Audition Portfolio Work Applicant must bring the following to the audition for the interview: l A bound sketchbook (no loose pages) containing 20 or more drawings done from direct observation in the past 12 months. l One of the following two options best demonstrating the applicant s artistic skills: 1. A two-dimensional piece 2. A three-dimensional piece Portfolio works will be returned at the end of the audition interview. Drawing Workshop Applicants will draw a still life and be instructed by Governor s School Visual Arts faculty. The drawing workshop will also include a review of visual arts terminology. Workshop materials will be provided. Interview Applicants will be expected to discuss their work and goals in the arts. Note: We strongly recommend that all Visual Arts applicants read the Application and Audition Tips below when preparing their application and accompanying works. Application and Audition Tips Overall Process and Send-In Portfolio Keep in mind that, given the nature of the projects in the summer programs, we are more interested in students who are highly teachable as opposed to students who simply draw at a very high level. l Overview of the application process: First, send both the unrelated objects drawing and the collage to the Office of Admissions prior to the audition. Remember to write your name on the back of each piece! Arrive at the audition with your sketchbook and a piece of choice. You will participate in a drawing workshop in which you will be instructed by Visual Arts faculty. After the workshop, you will be interviewed individually by faculty members. In this interview, you will have an opportunity to talk about your artistic experiences and interests and to ask any questions you may have about the program. l Drawing of two unrelated objects: This drawing is intended to give us a sense of your drawing ability and also offers an opportunity to examine your idea of what unrelated means. This piece must be drawn from direct observation (observed first-hand) and not copied from another visual resource. Do not work from a photograph, from memory, or from imagination. Be attentive to how the selected objects are unrelated. Avoid drawing objects which at first seem unrelated but actually have a strong common connection a hat and a shoe might be different objects, but they are both protective garments. Therefore, a shoe and a pencil sharpener (as an example) might be a better choice. l Text-and-Image Collage: This piece should represent something you read about or learned in school. On the back of the collage, briefly write about how it relates to what you read or learned. Preparing for the Audition l Required pieces: Bring your sketchbook and one selected work (different from your send-in portfolio) for your scheduled audition. Only bring the work we require, keeping in mind that more complex works are not always the most successful. Both items are needed for the audition interview; be prepared to talk about the formal qualities of your work (such as positive/negative relationships, texture, balance) SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 5

6 l Your selected work: Take care in your selection of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional piece you bring to your audition. Two-dimensional pieces can be of any size and medium. Three-dimensional work may be small or large in scale and of any materials as long as it is easily transported to the audition. Make this selection based on your strengths: if you feel more successful making a two-dimensional piece, then bring in a two-dimensional piece for your interview and be prepared to discuss your choice. l Your sketchbook: The sketchbook is not a portfolio of finished and highly refined work. Instead, the sketchbook component is intended to demonstrate a student s interest in art and art ideas as evidenced in the drawings, images, and ideas collected inside. Twenty full-page drawings is the minimum. l The workshop: The drawing workshop is conducted by department faculty or guest faculty members at the audition. It is a two-part exercise, consisting of a review and discussion of the principles of design followed by a drawing segment led by faculty members in the room. l The interview: Perhaps the most stressful part of the audition is the interview. The main word of advice here is, Don t panic. Our intent in the interview is to consider the whole student and to give you a chance to both speak with faculty in the program and convey your specific interests in our school. Interviews also help our instructors determine an applicant s commitment to arts training. Interviewers may ask questions about how a student feels he or she will fit into the learning environment of the Governor s School. Be prepared to talk about your own artistic experiences, interests, and aspirations in the arts. Your interview is also a good opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of the program. In preparing, we recommend that applicants look carefully through the school website ( before the audition as a way of developing these questions. Contact Information For information or for assistance, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@scgsah.org or call SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

7 Discovery Animation Program Eligibility South Carolina residents apply in the fall of their 8th grade year. If accepted, students attend the Discovery Animation Program in June at the end of their 8th grade year. Dates June 19 - July 2, 2016 Program Description The Discovery Animation Program is a two-week program for students interested in concentrating in animation. While Animation students work intensively in their area, students are also exposed to the other art areas with opportunities to attend performances and guest lectures. South Carolina residency required. Tuition $950, which includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Financial Aid Full and partial scholarships are available to South Carolina residents with validated financial needs. Financial Aid applications are available on our website at or call to have one mailed to you. Fees are subject to change without notice. Application Deadline & Procedures Discovery applicants apply during the fall of their 8th grade year. There is no application fee for the Discovery Program. Students may apply for more than one art area but may enroll in only one. Separate applications are required for each art area for which applicants plan to audition. Copies will not be made by the Office of Admissions. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, January 4, Applications postmarked after Monday, January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. Each applicant will be notified when his/her application has been received. Each applicant will also be notified if information is missing from his/her application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Application Requirements Applicants must send the following with their application: l One film or animation piece. Film or animation submissions may not exceed two minutes in length and must be provided on CD, DVD, or flash drive in.mp4 or.mpeg file formats. Note: Submitted works must include the applicant s name on the case of the CD, DVD, or flash drive. Application Checklist Required Documents for Discovery Animation Applicants Submit a complete application, including the preferred audition date. Audition dates will only be changed in cases of emergency, so please select the date carefully. Film or animation piece (see above). Recent color passport-style ID photo. If accepted, this photo will be used on your official SCGSAH student ID. Art and another Academic Teacher Recommendation Forms (pages 19 and 21) in sealed envelopes. Allow ample time for teachers to complete the form. Guidance Counselor Form (page 23) with a copy of current report card and attendance in a sealed envelope mailed by the Guidance Counselor directly to the SCGSAH Office of Admissions. Allow counselor ample time to complete the form SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 7

8 South Carolina Legal Residency Certification form (page 25). Homeschooled students: Please complete the Homeschool Supplement form (page 18). Place all materials in an envelope, attach postage, and mail. Audition Portfolio Work Applicant must bring the following to the audition for the interview: l A bound sketchbook (no loose pages) containing 20 or more drawings done in the past 12 months. The drawings in the sketchbook may be a combination of drawings from direct observation and drawings that show the applicant s specific interest in animation. These drawings might include storyboards, narrative drawings, or character studies. Portfolio works will be returned at the end of the audition interview. Drawing Workshop Applicants will draw a still life and be instructed by Governor s School Visual Arts faculty. The drawing workshop will also include a review of visual arts terminology. Workshop materials will be provided. Interview Applicants will be expected to discuss their work and goals in the arts. Note: We strongly recommend that all Animation applicants read the Application and Audition Tips when preparing their application and accompanying works. Application and Audition Tips See pages SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

9 Academy Visual Arts Program Eligibility South Carolina residents apply in the fall of their 9th grade year. If accepted, students attend the Academy Visual Arts Program in July at the end of their 9th grade year. Dates July 10 - July 23, 2016 Program Description The Academy Visual Arts Program is a two-week program for students interested in concentrating in visual arts. While Visual Arts students work intensively in their area, students are also exposed to the other art areas with opportunities to attend performances and guest lectures. South Carolina residency required. Fees & Tuition The application fee for the Academy Visual Arts Program is $25. This fee is waived for applications postmarked by November 20, Tuition for the Academy Visual Arts Program is $950, which includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Financial Aid Full and partial scholarships are available to South Carolina residents with validated financial needs. Financial Aid applications are available on our website at or call to have one mailed to you. Fees are subject to change without notice. Application Deadline & Procedures Academy applicants apply during the fall of their 9th grade year. Students may apply for more than one art area but may enroll in only one. Separate applications are required for each art area for which applicants plan to audition. Copies will not be made by the Office of Admissions. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, January 4, Applications postmarked after Monday, January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. Each applicant will be notified when his/her application has been received. Each applicant will also be notified if information is missing from his/her application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Application Requirements Applicants must send the following with their application: l One 8.5 x 11 pencil drawing. This should be of two unrelated objects drawn from direct observation. Please do not draw from a photograph, memory, or imagination. l One 8.5 x 11 collage that represents something the applicant has read about or learned in school. Use both text and images in your collage. On the back, write about the academic connection. Note: Submitted works must have applicant s name on the back. Application Checklist Required Documents for Academy Visual Arts Applicants Submit a complete application, including the preferred audition date. Audition dates will only be changed in cases of emergency, so please select the date carefully. $25 Non-refundable Application Fee or Application Fee Waiver Form for applications postmarked after November 20, Application fees may be paid online at or by check or money order payable to SCGSAH. There is no fee for applications postmarked by November 20, Drawing and collage (see above). Recent color passport-style ID photo. If accepted, this photo will be used on your official SCGSAH student ID SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 9

10 Art and another Academic Teacher Recommendation Forms (pages 19 and 21) in sealed envelopes. Allow teachers ample time to complete and submit appropriate forms. Guidance Counselor Form (page 23) with a copy of current report card and attendance in a sealed envelope mailed by the Guidance Counselor directly to the SCGSAH Office of Admissions. Allow counselor ample time to complete the form. South Carolina Legal Residency Certification form (page 25). Homeschooled students: Please complete the Homeschool Supplement form (page 18). Place all materials in an envelope, attach postage, and mail. Audition Work Applicants must bring the following to the audition for the interview: l A bound sketchbook (no loose pages) containing 20 or more drawings done from direct observation in the past 12 months. l One of the following three options best demonstrating the applicant s artistic skills:: 1. A two-dimensional piece 2. A three-dimensional piece 3. A film or animation piece. Film or animation submissions may not exceed two minutes in length and must be provided on CD, DVD, or flash drive in.mp4 or.mpeg file formats. Portfolio works will be returned at the end of the audition interview. Drawing Workshop Applicants will draw a still life and be instructed by Governor s School Visual Arts faculty. The drawing workshop will also include a review of visual arts terminology. Workshop materials will be provided. Interview Applicants will be expected to discuss their work and goals in the arts. Application and Audition Tips See pages 5-6. Contact Information For information or assistance, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@scgsah.org or call SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

11 Residential High School Eligibility South Carolina residents may apply in the fall of their 10th grade year. Applicants must meet the 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average requirement. Applicants must posses a high level of commitment, character, motivation, and maturity. Fees The application fee for the Residential High School is $50. This fee is waived for applications postmarked by November 20, For those eligible for financial assistance, the Application Fee Waiver Form (page 27) may be submitted instead. If accepted, students must submit an annual $150 non-refundable residence hall fee to secure a place in the upcoming year s class. There is an annual food services fee of $3,450. This is paid directly to Aramark Food Services. Several payment plans are available for those who cannot pay the entire $3,450 prior to registration (Friday, July 24, 2016). Financial Aid Full and partial scholarships are available to South Carolina residents with validated financial needs. Financial Aid applications are available on our website at or call to have one mailed to you. Fees are subject to change without notice. Application Deadline & Procedures South Carolina residents apply during the fall of their 10th grade year. Students may apply for more than one art area but may attend only one. Separate applications and application fees (or fee waivers) are required for each art/music area for which applicants plan to audition. Copies will not be made by the Office of Admissions. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, January 4, Applications postmarked after Monday, January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. Each applicant will be notified when his/her application has been received. Each applicant will also be notified if information is missing from his/her application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Application Portfolio Requirements Applicant must send only the following art pieces with his/her application: l One 8.5 x 11 color-based composition on paper using a particular color theory. Label the name of that theory on the back of the work. l One 8.5 x 11 composition on white paper using four black paper squares of equal size glued onto the paper. The composition should express tension using positive and negative space. l One 8.5 x 11 drawing of two unrelated objects drawn from direct observation. Work should not be from a photograph, memory, or imagination. Note: Submitted works must have applicant s name on the back. Essay Question This essay is an opportunity to give the Admissions Committee a sense of the applicant as an individual. On a separate sheet, respond to the topic below. Responses should be between 500 and 800 words and double-spaced using a 12-point font. The applicant s name should be placed in the upper right hand corner of the sheet and the response should be submitted with the application. Essay Topic: In words, describe one of your most powerful or meaningful learning or artistic experiences. In thinking about which experience to choose, you may consider something that occurred in a formal setting (a classroom, for example) or something that you experienced informally or perhaps by accident SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 11

12 Application Checklist Required Documents for Residential High School Applicants. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Submit a complete application, including preferred audition date. Audition dates will only be changed in cases of emergency, so please select the date carefully. Application Portfolio (page 11). Essay Question (page 11). $50 Non-refundable Application Fee or Application Fee Waiver Form (page 27) for applications postmarked after November 20, Application fees may be paid online at or by check or money order payable to SCGSAH. There is no fee for applications postmarked by November 20, Recent color passport-style photo ID. If accepted, this photo will be used as your official SCGSAH student ID. Art and another Academic Teacher Recommendation Forms (pages 19 and 21) in sealed envelopes. Allow teachers ample time to complete and submit appropriate forms. Guidance Counselor Form (page 23) with a copy of current report card and attendance in a sealed envelope mailed by the Guidance Counselor directly to the SCGSAH Office of Admissions. Allow counselor ample time to complete the form. SC Residency Certification form (page 25). Homeschooled students: Please complete the Homeschool Supplement form (page 18). Place all materials in an envelope, attach postage, and mail. Audition Research Applicant should select three artists to research, one from each of the periods listed below. Applicant should bring a printed sample of work by each artist and should be prepared to discuss why he/she selected and is interested in these artists. l The Renaissance l l present Applicants may use books, magazines, or the Internet for their research. Useful web resources include: l Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: l Smarthistory: l The Art Story. org: l Web Gallery of Art: Work Each applicant must bring only the following work to the audition: l A bound sketchbook (no loose pages) containing at least 20 full-page drawings from direct observation done in the past 12 months. l A self-portrait in pencil, drawn from life using a mirror. Do not work from a photograph. l A three-dimensional piece created specifically for the interview. It should demonstrate an awareness of form and space. l One additional piece of choice. This piece should be a two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or film or animation piece created for the interview which best demonstrates the applicant s artistic skills. A film or animation piece may not exceed two minutes in length; clips must be provided on CD, DVD, or flash drive in.mp4 or.mpeg file formats Note: Work must be neatly presented. No rips, creases, spiral edges, etc. Works received and brought in will be returned after the interview. Drawing Workshop Applicants will draw a still life and be instructed by Governor s School Visual Arts faculty. The drawing workshop will include a review of visual arts terminology and a drawing exercise. Workshop materials will be provided SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

13 Interview Each applicant will be expected to discuss the following: l His/her work l The work of the artists he/she researched l His/her aspirations in the arts Note: We strongly recommend that all applicants visit our Audition and Application Tips page at the official SCGSAH website ( From the main page, select Apply from the Admissions dropdown, then click on High School Requirements. Scroll down to Visual Arts Requirements; our Tips are available on a separate page as linked at the end of the Audition & Tips section. Application and Audition Tips Overview Send in your application along with your color-based composition, your black squares design composition, and your unrelated objects drawing. Once your application is complete, the Office of Admissions will mail you workshop and interview times for one of our audition sites. Arrive at your audition on time for the drawing workshop where you will be instructed and observed by Visual Arts department faculty. Afterwards, you will need your artist research and interview portfolio (sketchbook, selfportrait, 3-D piece, and additional piece of choice) for your interview with a faculty panel. Be prepared to discuss the pieces and artists researched! This will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the program. Application The first step in making an application to the High School Program is to send in the three required pieces prior to the audition. All send-in pieces should all be 8.5 in. x 11 in. in size and have your name on the back. Please refer to the website for deadlines. l The color-based composition: The color-based composition is intended to demonstrate the applicant s familiarity with color theory. Students might consider a composition using, for example, a complementary, analogous, or monochromatic color scheme. Remember to provide the name of color theory on the back of the work. Be prepared to discuss your choice. l Four black squares on white paper: Glue four black squares of equal size on a sheet of white paper in a way that visually conveys the idea of tension. This is a classic design problem involving the use of positive and negative space; the strength of the solution is connected to the arrangement of the squares. We do not recommend drawing upon the squares, overlapping or overhanging squares, cutting the squares into other shapes, balling up the squares to make three-dimensional forms, or otherwise manipulating the squares. We are looking for a simple and concise solution. l A drawing of two unrelated objects: The drawing of two unrelated objects is intended to give us a sense of an applicant s drawing ability and also offers us an opportunity to examine the applicant s idea of what unrelated means. This piece must be drawn from direct observation (observed first-hand) and not copied from another visual resource; do not work from a photograph, from memory, or from imagination. Be attentive to how the selected objects are unrelated: Avoid drawing objects which at first seem unrelated, but actually have a strong common connection. For instance, while a hat and a shoe might be different objects, they are both protective garments, and therefore a shoe and a pencil sharpener (as an example) might be a better choice. Audition The next step is the on-site audition. To prepare for this day, we offer the following advice: Be sure to have all the required items for the audition. No materials are needed for the drawing workshop, but applicants must be ready with their research materials and interview portfolio for the interview portion of the audition. l The research component gives the applicant an opportunity to discuss artists that they find appealing from three different time periods. Be prepared to speak about why you are drawn to the artists and how their work relates to the period in which it was created. Sources for printed samples can be found from a wide range of materials. The web resources suggested in the application and requirements page serve as useful starting points for discovery and research. l Applicants should be selective and only bring the work that we require. The mandatory three-dimensional piece may be small or large in scale and of any material as long as it is easily transported to the audition. Again, simple solutions such as clay pots, small sculptures, wire sculptures, or small carvings often make very good choices for SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 13

14 this component of the audition. More complex solutions are not always more successful. Be prepared to talk about the formal qualities of the work (e.g. positive/negative relationships, texture, and balance). l Take care in selecting the additional piece of choice. This piece must fall into one of the following three options: a two-dimensional piece, a three-dimensional piece, OR a work of film or animation. Brought-in two-dimensional pieces can be of any size and medium; three-dimensional pieces again may be of any size and material conducive to transportation. Film or animation pieces must not exceed two minutes, must be in.mp4 or.mpeg file format, and must be presented on a CD, DVD, or flash drive that will be returned after the interview. Make this selection based on your strengths: if you feel more successful making a two-dimensional piece then bring in a two-dimensional piece for this part of the audition and be prepared to discuss your choice. l The self-portrait should be done in pencil. Use a mirror to see yourself; do not draw from a photograph. It should be no smaller than 8.5 x 11 and no larger than 18 x24 in size. The drawing should not float in the middle of the page; use the entire space of the page for this drawing. l The sketchbook component is intended to demonstrate the student s ongoing interest in art and art ideas as evidenced in drawings, images, and ideas collected in the sketchbook. The sketchbook is not a portfolio of finished and highly refined work but should instead show an ongoing interest in images and ideas. Twenty fullpage drawings should be considered a minimum; more work will be considered more favorably. Drawing Workshop The Drawing Workshop is conducted by Visual Arts Department faculty and generally takes place in a drawing studio. It is a two-part exercise consisting of a review and discussion of the principles of design then followed by a drawing segment in which students are instructed by faculty members in the room. We recommend that students be familiar with the following principles for the Drawing Workshop: line quality, positive and negative shape, unity, balance, rhythm, and scale. It is also important that students keep in mind that, given the nature of the curriculum in our High School Program, we are more interested in students who are highly teachable as opposed to students who draw at a very high level. Interview Perhaps the most stressful aspect of the audition is the interview component. The main word of advice here is to not panic. Our intent in the interview process is to consider the whole student, and to give the student a chance to convey their specific interests in our school. The interview also gives the student an opportunity to meet and speak with faculty in the program, and for the faculty to determine the student s commitment to arts training. Faculty may ask questions about how the student feels he or she will fit into the unique learning environment of the Governor s School as well as interests outside of art. Applicants should be prepared to talk about their artistic experience, interests, and their aspirations in the arts. The interview is also a good time for students to ask questions that they might have about any aspect of the program. As such, we recommend that applicants look carefully at the school website in advance as a way of developing these questions. Contact Information For assistance, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@scgsah.org or call SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

15 SCGSAH Animation and Visual Arts Application Only 8th grade applicants may apply for Animation Current Grade 8th-VA 8th-Animation 9th 10th Preferred Audition Date (Please number in order of preference) Applicants are expected to audition at one of the scheduled sites listed below. Feb. 6, Greenville, SC Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities Feb. 13, Charleston, College of Charleston Feb. 20, Columbia, Columbia College Applications postmarked after Monday, January 4, 2016, will be processed on a space available basis. Audition location is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all applicants. Please Attach Photo Here Submit a passport-style ID photo approximately the size of this space. Please print the student s full name on the back of the photo. Do not staple. Please complete this application in full. Print legibly in blue or black ink. Personal Information Applicant s Name First Middle Last Preferred Date of Birth Phone Student Address Street Address Mailing Address (if different) Parent/Guardian1 Prefix Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Mailing Address if Different from Above Parent/Guardian 2 Prefix Name Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Mailing Address if Different from Above Congressional District # SC Senate District # SC House District # You can find this information online at SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 15

16 Applicants who are currently home schooled, please complete Home School Supplement on page 18. Current School Current Grade School Address Street City State Zip Principal School District Have you ever been suspended, expelled, placed on disciplinary or academic probation? No Yes Have you ever been convicted of a felony? No Yes If the answer to either of the two questions above is yes, you must explain the circumstances on a separate sheet of paper. A previous disciplinary record does not automatically exclude you from consideration for acceptance. Check All Appropriate Boxes Have you: Previously attended SCGSAH? Which program? Sibling or other family members who have attended SCGSAH? Who? Relationship? When? Gender: Female Male Optional Race: African-American Asian Hispanic Caucasian Bi-racial American Indian Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Other Art Experience List classes/training/experience you have had in the past two years. (Attach additional pages if needed.) Current Art Teachers (Attach additional pages if needed.) Name Organization Street City State Zip Name Organization Street City State Zip Name Organization Street City State Zip Name Organization Street City State Zip SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

17 Please select the ways that helped you learn more about the Governor s School and fill in the blank. Representative in your school Art Matters presentation Campus visit Arts organization Printed material Teacher/Guidance Counselor Current SCGSAH student Former SCGSAH student Family/friend Newspaper/radio Social media Internet search Other Application Fee Payment Information (Fee waived if application postmarked by November 20, 2015.) I paid by check or money order. I paid online. Date: Discovery, Free Academy, $25 High School, $50 If accepted, I authorize the Governor s School to release my name to media resources. (Please check box.) Yes No I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission of information on this application may result in exclusion from further consideration of acceptance. Applicant Signature Date My child has my permission to apply to the South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities. I hereby give my permission to my child s current and former schools to release school records to complete this application. Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date Print Name SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 17

18 SC Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities Home School Supplement Please print legibly in blue or black ink. To the Student: Home schooled applicants to the South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities are asked to submit further information so that we may better understand your educational background and preparation. This form is to be completed by the person who supervises your home schooling. Please submit this form and all requested documentation to the Office of Admissions with your application. Applicant s Name First Middle Last Preferred Street Address Mailing Address To the Home School Supervisor: Please provide the following information: 1. Verification of the home-school s continuing compliance with state law through an association or school district. 2. Contact information for the home school organization with which the applicant is affiliated. 3. How long has the applicant been home schooled? 4. For Residential High School Applicants Only: Titles of all home-school courses completed for high school credit with a course-by-course listing of credits earned, numerical or letter grades, and attendance records. 5. Is there any additional information you would like to provide about the applicant? Thank you for your time and effort on behalf of this student. Signature Date Printed Name Address Phone SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

19 Art Teacher Recommendation Form Instructions to the applicant: Please complete the information above the dotted line and give this form to a current or recent art teacher who can comment on your visual arts potential. Student Name Current School Art Area Name of Recommending Teacher Applicant Waiver: Right of Access to Confidential Statement Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student has access to his or her educational records. We comply with this law, while still allowing the student the option of waiving the right of access. If you wish to waive the right to examine this recommendation, please sign. If left unsigned, you will have access to this document upon enrollment at the South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities. Your choice in no way affects our consideration of your application. I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right to any information contained on this recommendation form submitted by: Signature of applicant Date Signature of parent/guardian* Date *If applicant is under 18 years of age. To the teacher: The mission of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is to serve artistically gifted students in South Carolina through programs of pre-professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. Students are expected to engage fully in their art (and academic studies for high school students) while living in a residential setting, so your candid appraisal is important to us as we evaluate this student's ability to be successful in our unique environment. Please return your evaluation to the student in a sealed envelope. I have known the applicant for years as his/her teacher. What are the first words that come to your mind to describe this student? Teacher Signature Date Print Name School/Organization Street City State Zip Phone County District Continue on back SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 19

20 Compared to other students in his or her grade, how do you rate this student in terms of: Creativity Initiative, independence Disciplined work habits Time management Reaction to constructive feedback Self-confidence Ability to adapt to new situations Citizenship and character Maturity No Basis Below Average Average Good Excellent (Top 10%) Additional Comments Please offer additional comments that you think will be helpful in evaluating this student SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

21 Academic Teacher Recommendation Form Instructions to the applicant: Please complete the information above the dotted line and give this form to a current or recent academic teacher. For homeschooled applicants: This form must be completed by an adult other than your parent(s) who can comment on your academic, artistic, or community involvement. Student Name Current School Art Area Name of Recommending Teacher Applicant Waiver: Right of Access to Confidential Statement Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student has access to his or her educational records. We comply with this law, while still allowing the student the option of waiving the right of access. If you wish to waive the right to examine this recommendation, please sign. If left unsigned, you will have access to this document upon enrollment at the South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities. Your choice in no way affects our consideration of your application. I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right to any information contained on this recommendation form submitted by: Signature of applicant Date Signature of parent/guardian* Date *If applicant is under 18 years of age. To the teacher: The mission of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is to serve artistically gifted high school students of South Carolina through programs of pre-professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. Students are expected to engage fully in their art (and academic studies for high school students) while living in a residential setting, so your candid appraisal is important to us as we evaluate this student's ability to be successful in our unique environment. Please return your evaluation to the student in a sealed envelope. I have known the applicant for years as his/her teacher. What are the first words that come to your mind to describe this student? Teacher Signature Date Print Name School/Organization Street City State Zip Phone County District Continue on back SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 21

22 Compared to other students in his or her grade, how do you rate this student in terms of: Creativity Initiative, independence Disciplined work habits Time management Reaction to constructive feedback Self-confidence Ability to adapt to new situations Citizenship and character Maturity No Basis Below Average Average Good Excellent (Top 10%) Additional Comments Please offer additional comments that you think will be helpful in evaluating this student SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

23 Guidance Counselor Student Report Instructions to the applicant: Please give this form to your guidance counselor to complete and submit. Home-schooled applicants must attach verification of school credit from the home-school association or school district contact. Please see page 18 of this booklet for more details. Applicant Waiver: Right of Access to Confidential Statement Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student has access to his or her educational records. We comply with this law, while still allowing the student the option of waiving the right of access. If you wish to waive the right to examine this recommendation, please sign. If left unsigned, you will have access to this document upon enrollment at the South Carolina Governor s School for the Arts and Humanities. Your choice in no way affects our consideration of your application. I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right to any information contained on this recommendation form submitted by: Signature of applicant Date Signature of parent/guardian* Date *If applicant is under 18 years of age. To the Guidance Counselor: Please complete this form and send it with the items listed below to the Office of Admissions South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities 15 University Street, Greenville, SC Current transcript (High School) Report card (Middle School) Attendance records (Power School Quick Lookup) Student s spring course schedule (High School only) High School only: At the conclusion of the fall semester, please mail or an updated transcript to the address above or to the Office of Admissions at admissions@scgsah.org. If you have questions regarding this form, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@scgsah.org or call Student Name Last First Middle School County School District School Address Street City State Zip The applicant s cumulative numerical GPA based on the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale is This student ranks out of students. Check here if your school does not rank Our school s schedule is: Traditional period day 4x4 Block A/B Block Other Continue on back SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 23

24 Has this student had excessive absences from school in the past two years? Yes No If yes, please explain the circumstances. Has this student ever been suspended, expelled, placed on disciplinary or academic probation at your school? Yes No If yes, attach a discipline record and please explain the circumstances using a separate page if necessary. Has this student been convicted of a felony? Yes No If yes, please explain the circumstances. Do you have any reason to question this applicant s academic or personal integrity? Yes No If yes, please explain your reasons and attach a discipline record if applicable. Additional Comments I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Guidance Counselor Signature Please Print Name Phone County District SCGSAH Application Visual Arts

25 South Carolina Legal Residency Certification Applicant s Name First Middle Last Preferred Street Address Mailing Address (if different) Parent/Guardian 1 Prefix Name Phone Work Phone Mailing Address if Different from Above Parent/Guardian 2 Prefix Name Phone Work Phone Mailing Address if Different from Above I, parent/guardian of, declare under oath this day of, 20, that I reside at and my principal residence is located at Signature of Parent Printed Name of Parent In the case of divorced or separated parents, the resident status of the student may be based on the resident status of the parent who has legal custody or joint legal custody of the student. (A copy of the divorce decree may be requested, if applicable.) SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 25

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27 Application Fee Waiver Form There is no application fee for Discovery and Animation applicants or for applications postmarked by November 20, This form may be submitted instead of the $25 Academy Program application fee or the $50 Residential High School application fee for applications postmarked after November 20, In order to be considered for an application fee waiver, the applicant s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must complete all sections of this form. This form applies only to the application fee and will in no way affect the Admissions Committee s decision regarding the applicant s acceptance. Student Name Last First Middle Street Address Mailing Address (if different) Parent/Guardian 1 Age Street Address Mailing Address (if different) Parent s Employer Total 2015 Income* $ Parent/Guardian 2 Age Street Address Mailing Address (if different) Parent s Employer *Total 2015 income includes all wages and salaries earned before taxes and other deductions stated on W-2. Total 2015 Income* $ Please share any extenuating circumstances you feel will assist the committee in evaluating and accurately assessing financial need. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) The information provided in this application fee waiver form is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. Parent/Guardian 1 Signature Parent/Guardian 2 Signature Date Date SCGSAH Application Visual Arts 27