Your portfolio should have 10 works of art you have created in the last year or two.
At least five of the pieces should be drawings you created by observing real people, animals or objects (not cartoons or anything that was copied). The other five pieces in your portfolio could be sculptures, pottery, collages, graphic designs, photographs, a video or a short film on a USB drive, objects you have designed, or original fashion pieces or textiles you have created. The works do not have to be matted or mounted unless very thin or fragile. The portfolio and artwork should be 12″x18″ or larger. Very large work could be rolled up for easy handling.
DASH art teachers look for your potential as an artist and designer through your creativity and variety of ideas, your development of the space of the page or composition, your use of line, color, shape, texture, value, and form. Neat and careful presentation of your work is important.
Your portfolio and sketchbook will be returned at the end of the audition. Make sure your name is on the back of your items. All other supplies will be provided for the audition.
The sketchbook should 8.5″x11″ or larger and almost full of work. Include a variety of drawings, ideas, experiments and plans for items you would like to create. A sketchbook shows your ability to enjoy the world around you and your interests. Try to draw something everyday. There is no better place to improve your drawing skills and powers of observation. Work on creating a smooth and accurate line. Carry your sketchbook with you everywhere! Take advantage of the variety of subjects and people you encounter.
Ideas
- Look at yourself in the mirror. Draw everything you see in the mirror.
- Draw your pet asleep on the floor.
- Draw someone while they are watching TV.
- Put some pots and pans on a table and draw them.
- Look outside your window and draw what you see.
- Look in your closet, or in the drawer and draw what you see.
- Find interesting tools, objects, or plants to draw (shells, hats, toys, machines).
- Try all of the above again from a different point of view.
- Draw all of the above again with strong lighting to show shades and shadows.