Undergraduate
Portfolio, Audition and Writing Guidelines
Undergraduate portfolios, auditions, writing and riding submissions are accepted from applicants who wish to be considered for achievement scholarships. Applicants may submit any type of work, regardless of what major they are interested in pursuing. All portfolio types should showcase an applicant's best work, presented as professionally as possible. Portfolios should demonstrate the applicant's interests in and aptitudes for advanced study and, specifically, potential for success at SCAD.
Applicants are encouraged to submit only their best work. It is not necessary to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. Applicants should not submit work copied from film, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations or other sources. All materials submitted should be clearly labeled with applicant's name and contact information and cannot be returned.
Applicants are encouraged to submit only their best work. It is not necessary to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. Applicants should not submit work copied from film, television, photographs, magazine/book illustrations or other sources. All materials submitted should be clearly labeled with applicant's name and contact information and cannot be returned.
Applicants must use the online file management system SlideRoom to submit a portfolio for review. From SlideRoom (scad.slideroom.com), applicants can upload still images, Word documents, digital and multimedia files and find instructions for creating a corresponding inventory of work in the portfolio (required) including titles, dates, media, dimensions, and specific responsibilities on group projects, if applicable. A fee of US$10 is charged by SlideRoom for each portfolio submission.
If a student wishes to submit a portfolio that combines visual and digital media, the portfolio may include the following:
- Up to eight traditional, visual art or design pieces with a maximum of three minutes of digital or time-based media work
Otherwise, students are required to submit one of the following:
- 10-20 traditional, visual art or design pieces
- Five to 15 pages of written work, including research papers, creative writing, dramatic writing or other fictional work
- A four-minute audition consisting of one of the following: two contrasting monologues or a monologue presented with a song or dance
- A five-minute digital or time-based media piece
SCAD Hong Kong applicants may choose to make an appointment on campus with admission staff to hand in application materials including the portfolio. All portfolio submissions must be in a digital format. Portfolios can be submitted on a CD, DVD or USB flash drive. Files should be saved as JPEG, PDF, or as a digital portfolio created in PowerPoint or Flash (JPEG images are preferred). Please note that digital portfolios will not be returned to students once submitted.
Digital or Time-based Media
A strong portfolio includes foundation and graphics skills, where applicable, effective use of 2-D form and composition, and an understanding of additive and subtractive color theory. In addition, portfolios should demonstrate an aesthetic awareness and effective use of software and tools. A strong video portfolio includes an awareness of composition, storytelling and technical skills, with attention given to costumes, set and acting. An inventory sheet is required.
Equestrian
Applicants may submit a four-minute professional performance video, preferably from a horse show. This may include footage of riding, jumping and/or dressage. An appropriate video should demonstrate experience and level of performance. An inventory sheet should accompany the video, citing the venue, trainer information, level of competition and date the show took place. A résumé of experience, awards and achievements also should be submitted.
Fiction or non-fiction writing
Applicants may submit fiction or non-fiction writing samples, such as research papers, short stories, dramatic writing, poetry or other forms of creative or professional writing. All samples must include applicant's name and title of work. Research papers should provide a clearly stated premise, findings and conclusion; must be well organized; and must demonstrate consistent use of citation and documentation conventions according to a specific writing style. Writing samples of 5-15 pages must be submitted electronically in a typed, double-spaced format.
Performing arts
Applicants should present a four-minute audition. Audition dates may be found on the SCAD website. Applicants who are unable to attend a SCAD audition may submit a four-minute performance through SlideRoom.
Performing arts applicants should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue presented with song or dance. Applicants who plan to sing or dance in a SCAD audition must supply the sheet music for accompaniment in the rehearsed key. A list of pieces that have been prepared, résumé and headshot (optional) must be submitted at the audition. Résumé of experience may include acting or other performance, directing, stage management, costume or set design, sound design or lighting design. Performance is reviewed on the following qualitative measures: voice production, movement, musicality, physical commitment, energy, relaxation, characterization, memorization and character portrayal.
Visual arts or design
Portfolios are reviewed on the following qualitative measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing, design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of presentation, technique and originality. Favorable consideration is given to strong 2-D and 3-D work that shows attention to technique, drawing, scale and original design.
A strong portfolio includes foundation and graphics skills, where applicable, effective use of 2-D form and composition, and an understanding of additive and subtractive color theory. In addition, portfolios should demonstrate an aesthetic awareness and effective use of software and tools. A strong video portfolio includes an awareness of composition, storytelling and technical skills, with attention given to costumes, set and acting. An inventory sheet is required.
Equestrian
Applicants may submit a four-minute professional performance video, preferably from a horse show. This may include footage of riding, jumping and/or dressage. An appropriate video should demonstrate experience and level of performance. An inventory sheet should accompany the video, citing the venue, trainer information, level of competition and date the show took place. A résumé of experience, awards and achievements also should be submitted.
Fiction or non-fiction writing
Applicants may submit fiction or non-fiction writing samples, such as research papers, short stories, dramatic writing, poetry or other forms of creative or professional writing. All samples must include applicant's name and title of work. Research papers should provide a clearly stated premise, findings and conclusion; must be well organized; and must demonstrate consistent use of citation and documentation conventions according to a specific writing style. Writing samples of 5-15 pages must be submitted electronically in a typed, double-spaced format.
Performing arts
Applicants should present a four-minute audition. Audition dates may be found on the SCAD website. Applicants who are unable to attend a SCAD audition may submit a four-minute performance through SlideRoom.
Performing arts applicants should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue presented with song or dance. Applicants who plan to sing or dance in a SCAD audition must supply the sheet music for accompaniment in the rehearsed key. A list of pieces that have been prepared, résumé and headshot (optional) must be submitted at the audition. Résumé of experience may include acting or other performance, directing, stage management, costume or set design, sound design or lighting design. Performance is reviewed on the following qualitative measures: voice production, movement, musicality, physical commitment, energy, relaxation, characterization, memorization and character portrayal.
Visual arts or design
Traditional visual art or design pieces may be executed in any medium, in black-and-white or color, and may include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting, design, printmaking, collage, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, furniture or fiber art. Portfolio pieces may represent classroom assignments as well as independent projects. The portfolio should demonstrate originality of concept, use of appropriate materials, and visual literacy. Works should be purposeful.
Portfolios are reviewed on the following qualitative measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing, design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of presentation, technique and originality. Favorable consideration is given to strong 2-D and 3-D work that shows attention to technique, drawing, scale and original design.
Admitted new students may request and submit documentation for portfolio-based course exemption through the admission office. Currently enrolled students should request and submit documentation for portfolio-based course exemption to the appropriate department chair. Documentation should demonstrate mastery of skills and sufficient knowledge of content taught in a specific university-level course. A student who is exempted from a required course does not earn academic credit for that course, but may substitute a course from the same subject area as approved by the department chair to fulfill the number of hours required to complete degree requirements.
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