• On-campus housing is available for students in grades 11-12

Applicants who are accepted, enrolled and remain in the Visual Arts Program must be committed to a rigorous course of study in design, drawing, sculpture and art history. The list of required activities includes, but is not limited to, the ability to:

• Participate physically in all phases of art production and studio maintenance. This covers a broad range of physical movements and hand-eye coordinated activities that includes, but is not limited to: standing at a drawing easel, design table, or sculpture stand for extended periods of time; free-hand drawing and painting; using hand and power tools to measure, cut, fold and secure designs; spatial understanding that allows for mold-making, modeling, carving, casting and other fabrication methods; as well as a full range of body motions in the execution of classroom assignments and performance art activities;
• Produce original works of art that are compelling on an aesthetic, conceptual and technical level in a variety of mediums, genres and styles. Students must be ready, willing and able to participate fully in the design and fabrication of actual works of art that result from both direct classroom instruction (assignments) and purely independent motivations;
• View reference materials and observe demonstrations, as well as to hear required lectures in studio art and art history courses;
• See images, hear sounds, process information and clearly communicate with faculty, staff and their peers using the English language;
• Analyze and discuss works of art produced in the program, as well as examples drawn from a broad range of cultural and historical references. In written and oral critique sessions, students are expected to respond to a variety of learning modalities occurring in both traditional and non-traditional of teaching environments;
• Actively participate in a learning environment that encompasses an openly diverse range of philosophical, social, moral, and ethical approaches to the creation and analysis of art and culture;
• Undertake serious study of the human form. Figure drawing, the traditional cornerstone of art training that includes portraiture and the nude, is a required component of the curriculum;
• Work in both large and small group settings in the completion of program-related tasks, from maintaining a clean and productive studio environment to working collaboratively on art and research assignments

• Applicants must present at least 20 examples of work.
• Examples of work should include drawing and may also include: graphic design, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, or any medium of choice including sketchbooks.
• DO NOT BRING DVDs, videos, PowerPoint, or other digital media that needs to be viewed on a computer or other electronic device.
• All digital media must be represented by high quality, black-and-white or color prints (8 x 10 inch or larger).
• All Portfolios must be presented in person by the applicant on the day of the scheduled interview. Shipped portfolios are not acceptable and will not be returned.
• In addition to bringing actual artwork, applicants may supplement their portfolios with slides or other high-resolution photographic documentation of large sculptural pieces not easily transported, murals, temporary projects, and/or pieces no longer in the applicant's possession.

• Resume must detail artistic experience and educational objectives and may include work history, travel, languages spoken, etc.

• Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the suggested deadline to insure that there is time to process the application and to receive from the Office of Admissions written confirmation of the desired audition and interview date and time.
• Early submission of the application also allows ample time for the applicant to plan travel to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
• Applications received after the suggested deadline or on the actual date of audition or interview will be processed on a first come, first-served basis.
  
  
  • Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Interviews and portfolio presentations will be held in Drawing Studio 704 located on the 4th floor of the Workplace Building.
  • Applicants will spend the majority of the afternoon in the interview process.
  • The University of North Carolina School of the Arts reserves the right to cancel and reschedule interviews or make other arrangements with candidates.
  • Acceptance into the Visual Arts Program is competitive and preference is given to North Carolina Residents.
  • A standard of achievement must be accomplished and maintained before an invitation to continue is extended for the following academic year.
  • Applicants are to report to Studio 704 (Drawing), 4th Floor, Workplace Building, no later than 12:20 pm on the date of their scheduled interview.

On-Campus Audition Dates		Suggested Application Deadline
Friday, March 26, 2010		March 5, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010		March 12, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010		March 19, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010		March 26, 2010