CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ART SUPPLEMENT INSTRUCTIONSPAGE I OF 13.docx

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY ART SUPPLEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
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CHAPMAN
Art Supplement Instructions
2014-2015
INSTRUCTIONS
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THE BIG PICTURE
Applicants with extraordinary talent in the fine or performing
arts — art, dance, theatre, music, film and media arts — who
intend
to apply for an academic major within the arts must submit an
Art Supplement for review by the department and faculty.
Applicants
submitting an Art Supplement are expected to demonstrate
artistic talent at a level beyond what is normally exhibited by
high
school students. Although submitting an Art Supplement is
mandatory for applicants applying with a first choice major in
the fine or
performing arts, submission of an Art Supplement neither
guarantees nor commits a student to participate in the arts if
admitted.

NOTE: Art Supplements that are not received by the
department’s Art Supplement deadline or do not meet the
requirements
detailed below will not be reviewed.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND
FURTHER INFORMATION
Art Supplements will be reviewed by the faculty in our Art,
Dance, Music, Theatre and Dodge Film & Media Arts
departments.
Each department, as well as program of study, has specific
requirements, requiring the applicant to thoroughly review all
instructions.
Applicants MUST submit an Art Supplement if applying to one
of the following majors as their first-choice academic major:
Art (excluding Art History), Creative Producing, Dance, Digital
Arts, Film Production, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Music,
Music
Composition, Music Education, Music Performance, News and
Documentary, Public Relations and Advertising, Screenwriting,
Screen Acting, Theatre, Theatre Performance, and Television
Writing and Production.
Art Supplements for a second choice major may be required if
additional information is needed during the review process.
Although not required at the point of application, please be
prepared to submit an Art Supplement for your second choice
major
if requested by the admission committee. Art Supplements for a
minor or artistic interest are discouraged and should not be
submitted.
NOTE: Your Art Supplement materials must be
submitted online through Chapman University’s department

SlideRoom
portals. SlideRoom may be accessed via the Common
Application or for a direct link, peruse the respective
departments’ pages in this instructional PDF.
There is a $10 submission fee for each Art Supplement. A fee
waiver is available if you are eligible.
CONTiNUE TO ThE fOllOwiNg pAgES fOr SpECifiC
iNSTrUCTiONS by dEpArTMENT.
Apply Now!
Chapman University Art Supplement instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
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ArT dANCE MUSiC ThEATrE filM & MEdiA ArTS
SUbMiT ONliNE by ThE COMMON AppliCATiON dEAdliNE:
(First Year & Transfer)
-refundable application fee or fee waiver request
the College Board or ACT
(First Year & Transfer)*
only)

cript(s) from all attended institutions (First
Year & Transfer)*
* Test scores are waived for Transfer applicants with 24+
completed semester units. The
final high school transcript is waived for Transfer applicants
with 60+ semester units.
SUbMiT ViA SlidErOOM by ThE dEpArTMENT dEAdliNE:
Art
—professional headshots
are not necessary)
at Chapman University,
including artistic and educational goals?
works: Pick the two most successful
pieces in your portfolio
and explain what makes them most significant, including how
the formal elements of
the works support their meaning.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
WITH AN ART SUPPLEMENT: A CHECKLIST

Art Department SlideRoom website:
chapmanart.slideroom.com
Common Application Art Supplement Common Application Art
Supplement
First Year Early Action n/a n/a Nov. 1 Nov. 1
First Year Regular Decision Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability**
Jan. 15 Jan. 15
Transfers Oct. 15 Oct. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 15
Application plan & deadlines Spring 2015 deadlines fall 2015
deadlines
*The Art Supplement must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m.
on the appropriate deadline.
**First Year applicants applying to the spring term must obtain
approval from the department prior to submitting an Art
Supplement.
https://chapmanart.slideroom.com
INSTRUCTIONS
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bachelor of fine Arts in Art

• Submit eight to ten examples of your best artwork. It may
include design, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, or
whatever
you feel best demonstrates your talent.
bachelor of fine Arts in graphic design
• Submit eight to ten examples of your best artwork. It may
include design, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, or
whatever
you feel best demonstrates your talent.
NOTE: To best demonstrate your talent, we recommend
that you only submit works of art that reflect and showcase
what you feel you’re most adept at and proud of.
For questions, contact the Art Department at (714) 997-6729 or
[email protected]
For more department information, visit
chapman.edu/wilkinson/art/undergraduate-admissions.
mailto:randazzo%40chapman.edu?subject=
https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/art/undergraduate-
admissions/
INSTRUCTIONS
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** First Year applicants applying to the spring term must obtain

approval from the department prior to scheduling an audition or
submitting an Art Supplement.
only)
Year & Transfer)*
aluation (Transfer applicants only)
-person audition OR audition via upload in
SlideRoom

Common
Application
Art Supplement
(audition in-person)
Art Supplement
(audition upload)
Common
Application
Art Supplement
Art Supplement
(audition upload)
First Year
Early Action
n/a n/a n/a Nov. 1
Submit prior
to audition
Nov. 9
First Year Regular
Decision
Oct. 15
Contact dept.

for availability**
Contact dept.
for availability**
Jan. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Feb. 14
Transfers Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability
Contact dept.
for availability Mar. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Feb. 28
Application plan
& deadlines
Spring 2015 deadlines fall 2015 deadlines
Dance Department SlideRoom website:
chapmandance.slideroom.com
https://chapmandance.slideroom.com
INSTRUCTIONS

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bachelor of Arts in dance
• Prepare a 2 to 4 minute dance solo demonstrating your dance
technique and artistry. It may be choreographed by you or for
you (please be sure to credit the choreographer). If you have
skills in more than one dance form (jazz, modern, ballet, tap,
etc.),
you may present two separate shorter pieces to demonstrate
your talent. Technical prowess, presence, musicality,
expression,
and performance quality will be evaluated to determine
admittance, as well as talent awards.
dANCE AUdiTiON dATES
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, November 9
(last First Year Early Action audition date)
Saturday, January 17
Monday, January 19
Saturday, February 14
(last First Year audition date)
(Transfers only)
NOTE: The Department of Dance offers both a Bachelor
of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. All Dance majors

enter as BA students and may audition for the BFA in the spring
of the sophomore year.
Students interested in completing the minor in dance can apply
for minor status after one semester of study within
the department. For acceptance as a minor, students must submit
an application once they are a current
Chapman student.
For questions, contact the Dance Department at (714) 744-7040
or [email protected]
chapman.edu/copa/dance/admission.
TO SChEdUlE AN iN-pErSON AUdiTiON AppOiNTMENT,
plEASE ViSiT
ChApMAN.EdU/COpA/dANCE/AdMiSSiON
Both in-person and audition upload applicants are required to
submit an Art
Supplement via SlideRoom. For each program in SlideRoom,
you have the
option to select either “audition in-person” or “audition upload”
— please select
the audition method you plan to pursue.
Auditioning in-person is strongly encouraged.
mailto:dance%40chapman.edu?subject=
https://chapman.edu/copa/dance/admission
https://chapman.edu/copa/dance/admission
INSTRUCTIONS
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Common
Application
Art Supplement
Art Supplement
(audition upload)
Common
Application
Art Supplement
Art Supplement
(audition upload)
First Year
Early Action
n/a n/a n/a Nov. 1
Submit prior
to audition
Nov. 15
First Year Regular
Decision
Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability**
Contact dept.

for availability**
Jan. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Jan. 24
Transfers Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability
Contact dept.
for availability Mar. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Mar. 14
Application plan
& deadlines
approval from the department prior to scheduling an audition or
submitting an Art Supplement.

AT or ACT plus Writing) sent from
only)
luation (First Year applicants only)
-person audition OR audition upload via
SlideRoom
in addition to the above requirements, a personal interview (in-
person or via phone) may be
requested by the appropriate area director.

Music Department SlideRoom website:
chapmanmusic.slideroom.com
https://chapmanmusic.slideroom.com
INSTRUCTIONS
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ArT dANCE
submit an Art
you have the
— please select
Auditioning in-person is strongly encouraged.
MUSiC ThEATrE filM & MEdiA ArTS
MUSiC AUdiTiON dATES
(vocal auditions only)
Sunday, October 26
Saturday, November 8
Sunday, November 9
(last First Year Early Action audition date)

(Transfers only)
Saturday, March 7
(Transfers only)
NOTE: For questions, contact the Hall-Musco
Conservatory of Music at
(714) 997-6871 or [email protected]
chapman.edu/copa/music/admission.
bachelor of Arts in Music
• Audition on your primary instrument (in-person or via upload
in SlideRoom)
• Research Paper/Scholarly Essay
• Goal Statement: Describe your long-term personal and
professional goals and discuss how the degree
program and area of study you wish to pursue at Chapman will
help you meet those goals.
bachelor of Music in Composition
in SlideRoom)
• Submit notated scores and audio recordings of three to five
original works
bachelor of Music in performance – Conducting

in SlideRoom)
bachelor of Music in Music Education – instrumental or
bachelor of Music in Music Education – Vocal
in SlideRoom)
• Research Paper/Scholarly Essay
bachelor of Music in performance – guitar, instrumental, piano,
Vocal or Keyboard Collaborative Arts
in SlideRoom)
TO SChEdUlE AN iN-pErSON AUdiTiON AppOiNTMENT,
plEASE ViSiT
ChApMAN.EdU/COpA/MUSiC/AdMiSSiON
Audition
instructions vary
by instrument.
please visit
our website
(link below) for

detailed audition
requirements
listed by
academic major.
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.chapman.edu/copa/music/admission/
https://chapman.edu/copa/music/admission
INSTRUCTIONS
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ArT dANCE MUSiC
Common
Application
Art Supplement
Art Supplement
(audition upload)
Common
Application
Art Supplement
Art Supplement
(audition upload)

First Year
Early Action
n/a n/a n/a Nov. 1
Submit prior
to audition
Nov. 15
First Year Regular
Decision
Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability**
Contact dept.
for availability**
Jan. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Feb. 21
Transfers Oct. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Nov. 15 Mar. 15
Submit prior
to audition
Mar. 15

Application plan
& deadlines
ThEATrE filM & MEdiA ArTS
pman University Questions
ool report (First Year applicants only)
only)
Year & Transfer)*
valuation (Transfer applicants only)

-person audition/interview OR audition via
upload in SlideRoom
approval from the department prior to scheduling an audition/
interview or submitting an Art Supplement.
Theatre Department SlideRoom website:
chapmantheatre.slideroom.com
https://chapmantheatre.slideroom.com
INSTRUCTIONS
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bachelor of Arts in Theatre
• Theatre Studies
• Create a portfolio of three to eight pieces that documents and
demonstrates your experience in areas of interest to you,
as well as your range of skills in theatre. Your portfolio should
contain examples of work across three to five projects.
These may involve acting, directing, stage management,
technical work, playwriting, dramaturgy, or producing
projects. Materials may consist of notated scripts, original
essays or scripts you have written, programs from shows you
have worked on, and/or photographs.

• Do not include production videos or digital films.
• Portfolios are evaluated on creativity, ability to communicate
the artistic and creative process, range of skills
demonstrated, and potential for growth.
• Theatre Technology
• Create a portfolio that documents and demonstrates your
experience in areas of interest to you and your range of
skills in theatre. Your portfolio should contain five to ten pieces
illustrating your technical or design work and/or skills
in related areas (such as drawing or drafting). The overall idea
is to document your experiences in theatre. If you
have technical drawings or drafts, present them along with a
pictorial representation of the executed drawings. Stage
managers may include pages from a prompt book or other
rehearsal/production paperwork. Beginning technicians
who do not have a portfolio of drawings may use photographs or
their resume to show the work they have done.
• Do not include production videos or digital films.
• Portfolios are evaluated on creativity, ability to communicate
the artistic and creative process, range of skills
demonstrated and potential for growth.
in-person interview:
• Briefly present your portfolio. You may present it in
any format.
• If using digital media please bring your laptop/
own device.
• NOTE: we will not keep your portfolio

• Optional: Perform a 60 second acting monologue (see
monologue guidelines below) *not required, but
offered to those who are interested
Audition Upload:
• Upload your portfolio in the Media section of SlideRoom
• Label each item in SlideRoom using the Title and
Description feature to provide a context for the work
• NOTE: PowerPoint is not an accepted format.
• Optional: Upload a 60 second acting monologue (see
monologue guidelines below) *not required, but
offered to those who are interested
• You may be contacted by a member of the theatre
faculty for a phone or Skype interview.
in-person interview:
• Briefly present your portfolio. You may present it in
any format.
• If using digital media please bring your laptop/
own device.
• NOTE: we will not keep your portfolio
Audition Upload:
• Upload your portfolio in the Media section of SlideRoom
• Label each item in SlideRoom using the Title and
Description feature to provide a context for the work
• NOTE: PowerPoint is not an accepted format.
Both in-person and audition uploads follow
the same review process. Auditioning
in-person allows applicants to interact and
interview with faculty. In-Person auditions

are only held on campus.
Talent Awards are considered upon
review of your Art Supplement and
audition. No additional paperwork or
application is required.
TO SChEdUlE AN iN-pErSON AUdiTiON/iNTErViEw
AppOiNTMENT,
plEASE ViSiT ChApMAN.EdU/COpA/ThEATrE/AdMiSSiON
submit an Art
you have the
— please select
Auditioning/interviewing in-person is strongly encouraged.
INSTRUCTIONS
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bachelor of fine Arts in Theatre performance or bachelor of fine
Arts in Screen Acting
• Perform two monologues, each no longer than 60 seconds,
one contemporary and realistic, and the other from a work
of Shakespeare (See Choosing a Monologue below).

in-person Audition/interview:
• In-person auditions take approximately 10-12
minutes and consist of an interview and monologue
performances.
bA in Theatre
Theatre Studies &
Theatre Technology
(last First Year Early Action &
Spring Transfers audition date)
Monday, January 19
Friday, February 20
Saturday, April 4
(Transfers only)
bfA Screen Acting or
Theatre performance
Friday, November 7
Friday, November 14
(last First Year Early Action &

Spring Transfers audition date)
Friday, January 30
Friday, February 20
Saturday, April 4
(Transfers only)
ThEATrE AUdiTiON dATES
NOTE: For questions, contact the Theatre
Department at (714) 744-7087
or [email protected]
chapman.edu/copa/theatre/admission
Choosing a Monologue
• Choose a piece from a published play. (Film &
television monologues are discouraged)
• Do not select a stand-alone monologue. Instead,
choose a monologue from a play, which provides a
context and character motivation.
• Choose a monologue that is a character close to you,
and one in which you would be cast today.

• Choose a monologue that is active: know whom you
are talking to and what you want from them. Avoid
monologues that simply recount what happened in the
past, as these can be traps in which you play attitude
and mood rather than action.
• Choose a monologue that you care about. Your
engagement and interest is likely to translate into
your performance.
• Avoid dialects, excessive prop use, cartoon or
two-dimensional characters and exaggerated
characterizations.
• Avoid overdone monologues (they often lead to
predictable acting choices) unless you are able to
make it uniquely your own. Googling “overdone
monologues” on the web is recommended.
• Your Shakespearean monologue should be from a
play, and not a sonnet.
Audition Upload:
• Upload 3 separate video files in the Media section
of SlideRoom:
your Introduction
contemporary monologue
classic monologue
Video instructions
Introduction:
• Use a medium body (from the chest up) shot

• In 20 seconds or less, state your name, where
you are from & a favorite acting experience
Classic & contemporary monologues:
• Upload as separate files
• Use a ¾ body shot
• Internal editing and zooming in is discouraged
• Use a neutral background with suitable lighting and
sound equipment; we need to see and hear you clearly
• Please no costumes, makeup or extraneous sound effects
• Label your contemporary and classic monologues in Slide-
Room using the Title and Description feature
mailto:[email protected]
INSTRUCTIONS
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Dodge College Department
SlideRoom website:
chapmandodge.slideroom.com

only)
Year & Transfer)*
maximum in length.)
o Prompt: Describe something that you are passionate about.
How could you
use the art of storytelling to share or pursue your passion? How
has this

passion influenced who you are and what your goals are in life?
é
**First Year applicants applying to the spring term must obtain
approval from the department prior to submitting an Art
Supplement.
Common Application Art Supplement Common Application Art
Supplement
First Year Early Action &
First Year Film Production Applicants
n/a n/a Nov. 1 Nov. 1
First Year Regular Decision Oct. 15
Contact dept.
for availability**
Jan. 15 Jan.15
Transfers Oct. 15 Oct. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 15
Application plan & deadlines Spring 2015 deadlines fall 2015
deadlines
https://chapmandodge.slideroom.com
INSTRUCTIONS
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bachelor of Arts in film Studies
• Submit a critique of a film produced in 2014 that strongly
resonated with you in either a positive or negative way. Focus
on
the film’s execution and delivery of themes or messages,
particularly how specific uses of the cinematic aesthetic (such
as
cinematography, editing, and sound) contributed to the overall
impact. (Two (2) pages maximum in length.)
bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting
• Submit a short narrative story (not a script) to finish the
following scene: A person arrives home to find an uninvited
visitor. Focus
on developing and defining characters, building on the story,
and creating captivating dialogue. Do not use formal screenplay
format. (Two (2) pages maximum in length.)
bachelor of fine Arts in Creative producing
• Submit an essay describing a large project or event that you
planned where you were required to work within a team.
Explain
some of the challenges you faced, how you handled them, and
how the project ultimately turned out. Also describe how you
might handle a large project differently next time. (Two (2)
pages maximum in length.)
bachelor of fine Arts in digital Arts
Choose one of the two options below to demonstrate your
digital arts skills:

• Portfolio Review — Submit a portfolio of artistic work (15
pieces max.) demonstrating technical drawing skills (life
drawing, still
life drawings, and action sketches), computer literacy, and
inventiveness (creativity of concept, good composition, pleasing
color
palettes, etc.). The portfolio should demonstrate both artist and
technical skills.
• Video Review — Submit a sample reel (visual portfolio) of
no more than six minutes. This reel may contain edited clips or
a
complete narrative story and must showcase primarily digital
arts skills such as animation or visual effects.
bachelor of fine Arts in film production
• Submit a self-introductory video essay (2 minutes max.)
without appearing in the video in any way (including any
photographs
of yourself). The video should highlight something about
yourself, your personality, or your interests not related to film.
Your film
should demonstrate your abilities in visual storytelling and
creativity rather than technical abilities.
NOTE: To best demonstrate your talent, we recommend
that your video have a clear story.
You do not have to edit this project; it can be one long shot.
Video essays can be live action or a slide show of still images
or photographs with text and phrases or
a combination.

Videos must not exceed a total running time of two (2)
minutes.
bachelor of fine Arts in News and documentary
• Submit a story about a challenging moment you had in your
life. How has this changed you and what did you learn from it?
What, if anything, would you do differently if you were in the
same position again? Please use this essay to express something
that has not been included in the application already. (Two (2)
bachelor of fine Arts in public relations and Advertising
• Submit an essay describing a public relations or advertising
campaign that was particularly effective in reaching its target
audiences. Examine the overall goal or message of the
campaign, how that message was delivered, and if the campaign
was
successful. This essay should not be based on just your personal
opinion; please cite supporting research or information that
would
support your conclusions. (One (1) page maximum in length.)
INSTRUCTIONS
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bachelor of fine Arts in Television writing and production
• Submit a story about a challenging moment you had in your
life. How has this changed you and what did you learn from it?

What, if anything, would you do differently if you were in the
same position again? Please use this essay to express something
that has not been included in the application already. (Two (2)
NOTE: For questions, contact Dodge College of Film
and Media Arts at (714) 997-6765 or [email protected]
chapman.edu/dodge/apply/undergraduate.
Chapman University
attn: Office of admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Phone: (714) 997-6711
Fax: (714) 628-3404
Email: [email protected]
Website: chapman.edu
mailto:dodgecollege%40chapman.edu?subject=
https://www.chapman.edu/dodge/apply/undergraduate/
https://www.chapman.edu

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