You need to prepare TOEFL or IELTS to apply for studying abroad. Language testing is the most basic and important step in the application process of American universities.
In fact, at present, the best universities in the United States (TOP 100) require students applying for undergraduate courses to provide SAT scores (some art majors do not require SAT scores). And applying for graduate students needs to take TOEFL, GRE or
The GMAT test (although GRE is not compulsory in most art colleges) can be determined according to the school and major applied for. It is suggested that all exams be taken early, so that you can prepare your application early. If you don't do well in the exam, you can have time to take it again and increase your application strength.
Second, choose a school.
Undergraduate programs in the United States are generally enrolled in autumn, and the application deadlines of different schools are different. Generally speaking, the better the university, the earlier the deadline.
Choosing a school is the key to the influence on students in the application process of American universities.
Step forward. The deadline for first-class universities is generally before 1 or earlier. Therefore, applicants should pay close attention to the deadline of their target schools so as not to miss the opportunity.
There are more than 3,000 universities in the United States, so choose the one that suits you.
Your own school is particularly important.
Apply for studying in American art at least 6-8 months in advance, because the school's review time will be longer.
Third, the necessary application materials for applying for art colleges
Like most American universities' applications for studying abroad, art colleges also require applicants to provide resumes about their talents and interests, but here, it is more appropriate to call it a portfolio.
1. Art portfolio: For American art colleges, the portfolio is actually a true reflection of academic ability, so art majors pay more attention to the portfolio. So if you want to apply for art and design colleges, you must submit your portfolio. Most schools require works.
The collection needs to contain 15 to 20 works. Please note that the work needs to be uploaded to the computer and then submitted to the electronic version.
2. Sketch: It's about learning about life. Image sketch painting and personal portrait painting are very important for personal works. Admissions officers want to see how you interpret the world around you, how you make your own choices, and what kind of person you are.
Show light and shape with media.
3. Color works: pastel painting, watercolor painting and oil painting. You can express your understanding with colors in any way like an artist. Try to start with the actual theme in life.
4. Design works: The American Academy of Art wants to see that you have the ability of abstract thinking and conceptual thinking.
5. Other media: If you can make jewelry, photography, website works, sketchbooks, pottery, painting stories, sewing skirts or binding a book, you can include them in your portfolio, as long as you show your special interests.
6. Submit carefully edited works that can reflect the best level. Be sure to comply with the requirements of the school. We should create our own personal and unique collections like artists. Portfolio should include 10-20.
This work shows the pride, pride and care in the work.
Some skills for submitting works:
1. Art students who apply to study in the United States: You don't need to submit the original works, because once they are submitted to the school, they will not be returned.
2. Students applying for the School of Art, Media and Design: 15 ~ 20 individual works.
3. Students applying for the Academy of Performing Arts: You need to submit personal audio-visual works according to your major.
(1) grade: American design schools that apply for studying abroad, like ordinary universities, will most of the time want to see your high school or university transcripts to show that you are about to graduate or have graduated.
If they have graduated, they need to see the diploma. Although art schools have certain requirements for grades, the requirements are not very high.
(2) Letter of recommendation:
Another important part of the application form for studying in the United States is the letter of recommendation.
Letter of recommendation is an important opportunity for the school to get to know the applicant from a third party. Generally, they don't care too much about the big shot of the referee, but they must have a deep understanding of you.
(3) Documents:
Besides, the school will ask some questions. Some of these questions are fixed. You can also talk about your expectations and learning goals for this school.