University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 110 Architecture Building 110 Architecture Building 608 East Lorado Taft Drive 608 East Lorado Taft Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Champaign, IL 61820
ART & DESIGN
MUSIC
DANCE
Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a portfolio is required to complete your application. You cannot be admitted to an ART & DESIGN major without a portfolio.
All MUSIC majors are required to complete the Music Supplement. The link to your Supplement will be emailed to you 24–48 hours after you submit your University Application.
Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a dance audition is required to complete your application. You cannot be admitted to DANCE without an audition.
go.illinois.edu/artadmissions
go.illinois.edu/musicaudition
go.illinois.edu/danceaudition
go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions
ART EDUCATION (BA) ART UNDECLARED
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE (BMUS), JAZZ PERFORMANCE (BMUS), VOCAL PERFORMANCE (BMUS); LYRIC THEATRE (BMA) Audition: Visit music.illinois.edu/audition-requirements for specific instrument requirements.
DANCE (BA AND BFA) The audition will consist of three parts: 1. Technique class with ballet, modern, contemporary African dance 2. Solo composition showing a piece you have choreographed. Dance should not exceed 3 minutes in length and should showcase your creativity and abilities as a performer. 3. Interview with a faculty member. Be prepared to discuss your experience, interests, and goals.
ACTING Audition: Prepare 2 contrasting monologues of choice, not exceeding 2 minutes in length each. The selected monologues should be from different plays. Choose characters similar to your own age and experience. Contemporary characters without dialects are best. If you feel comfortable presenting material from Shakespeare or another classical playwright, you are welcome to do so, but one selection should be from a contemporary text.
Freshman only option; major is declared sophomore year
GRAPHIC DESIGN (BFA) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (BFA)
PHOTOGRAPHY (BFA) STUDIO ART (BFA OR BA) • Interdisciplinary • Print • New Media • Sculpture • Painting
Portfolio: Ten images indicative of what you consider your best work at the time of application. Work does not need to reflect intended major. ART & ART HISTORY (BFA) Optional: In addition to the portfolio requirements, you may include a writing sample of 750–1000 words written for an art, art history, or related humanities course.
Visit go.illinois.edu/submitportfolio to create an account in the ART & DESIGN portal and upload your artwork as 10 jpegs. The pixel dimensions should be between 1000 and 1500 in either height or width, and the file size should not exceed 500 KB.
DEADLINES: Please note all Early Action and Regular Decision admission decisions will be released mid-February. • Early Action Filing Period: University Application and portfolio by November 15, 2020 • Regular Decision: University Application and portfolio by January 5, 2021 Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu
OPEN STUDIES (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Describe your academic interests and professional goals on your Music Supplement MUSICOLOGY (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Submit a 3–5 page writing sample, preferably on the topic of music 3. Submit a 1–2 page personal statement about your musical and academic background, how you became interested in musicology, and your long-term goals COMPOSITION-THEORY (BMUS) 1. Audition 2. Submit 3–5 original compositions for any instrumentation, including electronic music; include recordings if available 3. Interview with faculty MUSIC EDUCATION (BME) 1. Audition 2. Interview with faculty COMPUTER SCIENCE + MUSIC (BS) 1. Submit a portfolio demonstrating your experience and readiness in Computer Science and Music (music.illinois.edu/bachelor-sciencecomputer-science-music) 2. Interview with faculty
MUSIC (BA): MUSICOLOGY OPTION 1. Submit a 3–5 page writing sample, preferably on the topic of music 2. Submit a 1–2 page personal statement about your musical and academic background, how you became interested in musicology, and your long-term goals MUSIC COMPOSITION OPTION 1. Submit 3–5 original compositions for any instrumentation, including electronic music. Include recordings if available 2. Interview with faculty MUSIC + CULTURE OPTION 1. Submit a personal statement describing your musical and academic background and your long-term goals MUSIC TECHNOLOGY OPTION 1. Submit a portfolio demonstrating your experience and readiness in Music Technology 2. Submit a 300–500 word summary of your academic achievements and music-technology related experiences 3. Interview with faculty MUSIC+ OPTION 1. Describe your academic interests and professional goals on your Music Supplement 2. Optional submission of a personal statement, YouTube video of work, SoundCloud page, marketing materials, or any other materials that will showcase work in your area of interest
Dance auditions may be submitted via two online platforms: upload to dance.illinois.edu/bfa/auditions or virtually audition at Dancewave (dancewave.org/dtcb/). Available in-person audition opportunities (on-campus and in Chicago) will be listed on the website (go.illinois.edu/danceaudition), if offered.
DEADLINES: Please note all Early Action and Regular Decision admission decisions will be released mid-February. • Early Action Filing Period: University Application and audition by November 15, 2020 • Regular Decision: University Application by January 5, 2021, and Talent Submission by February 8, 2021 Dance audition dates: go.illinois.edu/danceaudition Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu
THEATRE Once you’ve completed your online application to the University of Illinois, a Talent Submission is required to complete your application. You cannot be admitted to any THEATRE major without it.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLGY (BFA) SCENIC DESIGN (BFA) Set design COSTUME DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA) SCENIC TECHNOLOGY (BFA) Set creation LIGHTING DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA SOUND DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY (BFA) Portfolio with Interview: Provide examples of the work you’ve done. This may include sketches, drawings, or drafting; photos of costumes, scenery, or sets you’ve built or helped prepare; marketing material; art projects; photography, video, or audio files. The faculty recognizes that many students have not been able to document their experiences extensively. We encourage students to convey this information during the interview accompanying your portfolio review. Passion, commitment, intelligence, and imagination can be as important as experience. STAGE MANAGEMENT (BFA) Portfolio with Interview: Provide resume and examples of your stage management experiences. This can include a prompt script, production photos, and/or any show-related paperwork that you have created or helped prepare. In addition to Stage Management documentation, the faculty is interested in examples of any design/tech/crew work you’ve done. Non-theatre examples of organization, communication, people-management are also welcome. THEATRE STUDIES (BFA) Directing, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Theatre Criticism, and Theatre History Interview: Provide a resume, a short essay or paper on theatre, or other short, creative written work. Students interviewing for the Theatre Studies Program are expected to have a strong academic record and a desire to study and explore the many aspects of theatre.
Theatre talent reviews may be submitted online via theatre.illinois.edu/auditions. Available in-person talent review/audition opportunities (on-campus and in Chicago) will be listed on the website (go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions), if offered.
DEADLINES:
DEADLINES:
Please note all Early Action and Regular Decision admission decisions will be released mid-February.
Please note all Early Action and Regular Decision admission decisions will be released mid-February.
• Early Action Filing Period: University Application, Music Supplement and Talent Submission by November 15, 2020
• Early Action Filing Period: University Application and Talent Submission by November 15, 2020
• Regular Decision: University Application and Music Supplement by January 5, 2021, and Talent Submission by February 8, 2021
• Regular Decision: University Application by January 5, 2021, and Talent Submission by February 8, 2021
Talent submitted online must be received by February 8, 2021
Theatre audition dates: go.illinois.edu/theatreadmissions
Music Talent Submission dates: music.illinois.edu/important-dates
Questions? faa-admissions@illinois.edu
Questions? musicadmissions@illinois.edu