Post-Baccalaureate Certification and Master of Science in Art Education: Additional Application Materials

A.  Portfolio Format

1. The portfolio must consist of 15-20 slides or digital images of your artwork in a variety of media that demonstrate your best studio practice.
   • For Slides:
     • Write your name directly on each slide.
     • Number each slide.
     • Indicate "top" of the art piece.
     • Place slides in plastic sleeves.
   • For Digital Images
     • Images should be in JPG or JPEG format with a DPI of 72 - 95
     • Give each image a name and number.
     • When opened, the image should be right side up.
     • Submit on CD and label CD with your name, date, and program for which you would like to be considered. (note: images will be viewed on a MAC)
2. Enclose a typed list identifying each slide or image by number,  title, dimensions, medium, date completed, and any additional information you wish to provide.
3. If you would like your slides or digital images returned, enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage.

B.  Portfolio Content

1. It is important that no work submitted be copied from photographs or other works of art.
2. Multiple views are recommended for original work in sculpture, ceramics, 3D design and/or crafts.
3. If you intend to focus on a particular studio area such as drawing, ceramics, painting, etc., the portfolio should include a series of at least five pieces which show a consistent direction, i.e., invented figure compositions, portraits, landscapes and/or abstractions, etc.
4. When selecting artwork for the portfolio you should keep in mind that the portfolio should demonstrate:
   • what has been achieved thus far;
   • competence and understanding in the area of concentration in art;
   • and capability in aesthetic judgments in choosing the best work to present to the Department’s Review Committee.

C.  Graduate Admission Essay

You must submit a completed essay on your background and interest in the program. The essay should address the following questions and should be sent directly to the Department of Art office as part of you portfolio package. On the initial page, include your name and the program to which you are applying (Master of Science in Education, Post-Baccalaureate, Post-Masters Study). The essay should be two pages, double-spaced. In your essay:

a.       Give a brief account of your background in relation to education, occupation, and activities relevant to the field of art and art education.

b.      Discuss your reasons for choosing an advanced degree in art, some of the ideas in which you are currently interested, and future areas you would like to explore.

c.       Include a brief discussion of the work you have submitted for the portfolio review.

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