(1) Necessary conditions
1, language scores
Language is a hard requirement for students who are going to apply for liberal arts. Although foreign art colleges have relatively loose requirements for language achievement of art students, language achievement is also one of the necessary conditions for studying abroad. This is not only a result in the exam, but more importantly, it is necessary to have the vocabulary ability of English majors and apply what they have learned in their study abroad. Under normal circumstances, IELTS needs more than 5.0 points (out of 9 points), and TOEFL generally needs more than 80 points.
2. Portfolio
In the process of applying for foreign art colleges, the collection of art studying abroad is the most important thing for art students when applying for schools. A good work can account for 50% in the whole application process, which can fully show students' talents in some aspects. Some students may not meet the language requirements, but because their portfolios are excellent, they may even be accepted by recruiters and receive a job invitation. Generally, you need to submit at least 20 personal works to show your professional ability and artistic ideas.
(2) Prepare materials
Studying in British art universities:
1, Chinese score.
2. Portfolio: mainly works in professional direction, supplemented by others.
3. Personal statement: It includes the questions that the school wants to know from you, and you make your own answers according to the questions. For example, learning experience and future planning.
4. Letter of recommendation: At least two personal letters of recommendation, one focusing on academic major and the other focusing on personality.
5. Academic certificate.
6. High school transcripts.
7. Diploma/degree certificate, proof of study.
Studying in American art universities;
1, Chinese score.
2. Portfolio: Make a collection of floor plans, each with a caption.
3.PS and papers: PS mainly describes personal creativity and creative ability, while papers need objective academics.
4. Letter of recommendation: at least three letters, which can help university professors understand students' majors, personalities, hobbies, etc.
5. Education certificate: diploma/degree certificate, proof of studying.
6. University transcripts.
(3) Extra points
1, internship &; experience
Foreign universities attach great importance to personal experiences, including internships, short-term overseas courses and study tours. And it is best to have the relevant certificate of completion.
2. Awards &; certificate
If you have an award-winning personal work or an authoritative certificate of a certain skill, it is also a good plus item when applying.
Second, which country is good for studying abroad?
1, USA: professional background requirements are not too high.
In the United States, art covers a wide range, including sculpture, compilation, painting, design, illustration, interior design, graphic design, animation, photography, film, jewelry design, media design and so on. The threshold of studying abroad for American design graduate students majoring in art is not high, and the requirements for applicants' language ability are not as strict as those of other majors. As long as you have basic communication skills, you can overcome language barriers while studying professional courses.
To apply for art colleges, you only need to pass the professional examinations of the school. In fact, it mainly depends on students' artistic accomplishment, that is, speaking with works. The admission ratio of the top 500 art colleges in the United States is about 100: 1. American art majors cannot apply to all schools with the same portfolio. Some colleges require students to have interdisciplinary ability, while others require students to specialize in technical subjects. Which works should appear in the application materials, and the arrangement order will affect the application results. ArtistStatement is also a very important link in the application materials. How to find a theoretical foothold for one's own works is very important for the application of American art colleges.
2. Canada: It is quite popular in the local area.
Art universities are still popular in Canada, which makes many domestic graduates expect to study in Canada and receive the artistic influence of relevant colleges of Canadian universities, so as to obtain corresponding master's degrees and perform well in the workplace. Canadian design majors are required to provide works. For master students, the requirements for works are relatively high, and it is necessary to know the styles of various schools in detail and prepare works in a targeted manner.
3. Britain: Have a solid foundation.
For a long time, the number of students majoring in art in Britain has shown a steady upward trend, mainly studying fashion design, interior design, landscape design and graphic design, among which exhibition planning has become a new bright spot. The focus of British art major is not how to attach importance to creativity, but how to show creativity and turn it into commercial use.
British universities require art applicants to have a solid foundation, professional knowledge and skills. Some public art colleges, such as university of the arts london, have very strict requirements for students, and the basic requirement is to be born in the art category. Moreover, British art colleges have higher basic requirements for students. Generally speaking, IELTS score is above 6.5, and the average undergraduate credit score is above 80.
4. France: it has a long-standing reputation and is lenient and strict.
France's policy of studying abroad in China is more open, and with the gradual increase of cultural exchanges between China and China, French students have a better understanding of the artistic atmosphere and fashion design environment in France, so they go abroad to study art and choose France.
There are 56 public art academies under the Ministry of Cultural Exchange, which are equivalent to Chinese art academies. After graduation, students can get the DNAP/DNSEP diploma (French National Master of Plastic Arts Diploma) issued by the French Ministry of Culture. At present, more than one-fifth of students studying in France choose art majors, and more than half of these students choose design majors such as fashion design, graphic design and architectural design.
It is reported that the principle of enrollment in France is lenient and strict, and the entrance threshold of famous French art colleges is relatively low.
5. Italy: the capital of the Renaissance and a holy place for studying abroad.
Italy is a country with rich cultural and traditional characteristics and the birthplace of the Roman Empire. By 20 10, Italy has 44 world heritage sites, which is one of the countries with the largest number of world heritage sites. According to statistics, more than 75% of China students studying in Italy choose art majors, accounting for the vast majority.
Italian art education is very competitive. Turandot plan: the exclusive plan for studying in Italy. When this scheme was formulated, more than 60 music and art colleges participated in it. Among them, Rome Academy of Fine Arts, Florence Academy of Fine Arts, Bologna Academy of Fine Arts, Milan National Academy of Fine Arts, Turin Academy of Fine Arts, Paganini Conservatory of Music in Genoa, Milan Conservatory of Music, Verdi Conservatory of Music in Turin, Pavia Conservatory of Music and ancona Conservatory of Music are famous art colleges.
6. Australia: more modern and Asian.
Australia is an immigrant country, and immigrants come from more than 0/00 countries around the world. The rich immigrant culture makes Australia's artistic atmosphere strong and unique, integrating eastern and western cultures, diversified development, full of vitality and creativity. For students from Asian countries, Australian art and design works are more modern and more Asian. Therefore, studying in Australia to accept the baptism of art majors is more helpful for your future career development.
Students should cover many aspects of design ability and skills, such as sketch, watercolor, 3D production, creativity, color matching, structural design and software application. This helps to show that he is a comprehensive design talent with good plasticity and design potential.
7. New Zealand: Art and culture originate from different races.
New Zealand's art circle embodies this integration. New Zealand's art and culture come from various races, resulting in the combination of Maori, Europeans, Asians and Oceania.
Judging from the majors chosen by international students, design majors are very popular, and design professionals are also very scarce in New Zealand. Most design courses in New Zealand are held only once, usually in February every year. Applicants need to provide graduation certificates, transcripts, resumes, related works and other detailed information.
8. Japan: Animation design is world-famous.
At present, China has become one of the countries with the largest number of Japanese overseas students, with more than 65,438+million Japanese students studying in Japan, accounting for 70% of all foreign students. When art students study in Japan, the most chosen major is animation design. Japan has always been a world leader in animation design and other related fields, and many well-known classic works are popular all over the world. China, as a neighbor of Japan, grew up with our generation born in 1980s and 1990s. Therefore, studying animation in Japan has become the dream of many art students.
Japan's animation production and other high-tech majors are becoming more and more refined. At the same time, it is also a major with strong practical requirements and is not limited to some abstract teaching. Essence University, tokyo institute of technology and Tokyo University of the Arts are all good choices for studying animation.
9. South Korea: Korean dramas have spawned a wave of studying abroad.
Korean art colleges are very popular with young people, because the income of Korean entertainment industry is very high. Almost every well-known Korean university has a special art college or art department. In recent years, the number of foreign students who choose to study art in Korea has increased, and "Korean drama" has contributed greatly. Fashion design, film and television performance, photography, animation design, visual design and other emerging Korean majors have therefore become hot spots sought after by China students.