Guide/08 Special Situations
Arts, Music & Performance Applicants
BFA vs. BA, conservatories vs. universities, portfolios, prescreens and auditions, earlier deadlines, and how to submit optional arts supplements.
If you're applying in visual art, design, architecture, music, theater, dance, or film, your portfolio or audition can matter as much as your grades, sometimes more. These applications also come with earlier deadlines and extra steps that catch people off guard.
This chapter explains BFA vs. BA programs, conservatories vs. universities, portfolio and audition requirements, and how to submit optional arts materials if you're not applying as an arts major...
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What’s in this chapter
- 1Choose your path: BFA, BA, or conservatory
- 2Visual art, design & architecture: portfolios
- 3Music, theater & dance: prescreens and auditions
- 4Film & creative writing
- 5Timeline: start earlier than everyone else
- 6If you're not applying as an arts major
- 7Writing about your art
- 8Sources