arts at the next level Tommy Newton Director of Admission Centenary College of Louisiana Est arts at the next level

a school that focuses primary on artistic training Conservatory the liberal arts degree which contains about 1/3 of the coursework in the chosen arts concentration Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) the “professional” Music degree with 65% or more of total coursework in music; the “BFA of Music” Bachelor of Music (B.M.) either in liberal arts or “professional” degree, depending on the school Bachelor of Science (B.S.) considered the “most rigorous” of all undergrad art degrees; programs for dance and theater arts containing approximately 65% or more course work in these related fields; “professional” degree Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.)

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Consider Colleges & Conservatories Understand Single/Dual Admission Requirements Prepare for Auditions steps to the right fit

Is this what I want (or my parents)?What do I want to do after graduation?Do I need a second opinion?Training and/or Education?What types of performance opps are available?How comfortable am I with competition/criticism?How does the graduate program affect the undergraduate program?Program focus?Financial fit? questions for students to consider

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A BRIEF GUIDE Audition Results A, WL, R, H, etc. Local or National (or Digital) Attire and Attitude allow time for travel and warm-up Clarify audition guidelines contact each arts program directly audition preparation

Consider program focus (ballet, modern, jazz)Confirm appropriate attirePrepare an original piecePrepare for a master classPrepare for an interviewBring pre-recorded music for original piece dancers audition preparation

theatre audition preparation Consider focus straight theatre, MT or Tech Confirm individual program requirements headshots resume rec letter Monologue or song Select appropriate attire allows for stage movement avoid mini-skirts, shorts, cut-offs, noisy/distracting jewelry, remove all piercings Prepare for personal interview about selfConfirm audition environment consider that auditions can be stand alone, require call-backs and/or scholarship auditions; Texas Thespians vs. on campus vs. Nat’l Unified

musicians audition preparation Consider focus classical vs contemporary performance, education or composition Confirm individual program requirements resume rec letter audition repertoire Arrive well-groomed in appropriate attire avoid mini-skirts, shorts, cut-offs, noisy/distracting jewelry, remove all piercings Prepare for the possibility of a written/aural theory assessmentConfirm audition environment

Admission Requirements Type of School Offering Program Professional College, Institute or School of Art, University, or Liberal Arts College Best Program to Meet Your Needs BFA/BA in Studio Art, Art History, Graphic Design… Medium(s) of Choice Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography… visual arts

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Portfolios Usually contain pieces of art or photographs as appropriate for medium; any chance for pre- portfolio submission feedback? A/P Portfolios: pros & cons Artistic Statements may be required Visual Arts Portfolio

Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts, Peterson’s The Performing Arts Major College Guide, Carole Everett, ARCO Index of College Majors, College Board National Association for Schools of Dance (NASD) National Association for Schools of Music (NASM) National Association for Schools of Theatre (NAST) The Schirmer Guide to Schools of Music and Conservatories throughout the World, Schirmer Music, Dance & Theatre Scholarships: A Complete Guide, Conway Greene Performing & Visual Arts Performing & Visual Arts Resources

Arts Recognition and Talent Scholarship (ARTS) ARTS x2987 National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), Scholarship competition – or fax Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools or fax Fiske Guide to Getting Into College, Times Books, Random House Tape: Counseling Students for the Performing Arts, Carol Everett (NACAC) Performing & Visual Arts Performing & Visual Arts Resources

Encourage your students to contact professionals in their area of interest Have students contact each individual program A program won’t make or break you Performing & Visual Arts Final Thoughts