VCUarts Senior Planner 2012

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YOU

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THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE NOW, AS A SENIOR, WILL GREATLY IMPACT YOUR FUTURE. (NO PRESSURE.) THIS BOOKLET LAYS OUT YOUR NEXT FOUR YEARS AS IT COULD PLAY OUT BY CHOOSING VCUarts.

august

2017

YOU ARE WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

YOU LAND A GREAT JOB IN THE

ARTS

LIKE THESE VCUARTS ALUMNI

Virginia Griswold BFA: CRAFT/MATERIAL STUDIES, 2004 Virginia has exhibited around the world and received a Brooklyn Arts Council Re-Grant to fund the project: What it is, What it will be: Objects Found and Altered in Brooklyn, as well as a fellowship in Sculpture from the New York Foundation for the Arts. She was awarded a residency fellowship to study at the the CitĂŠ Internationale des Arts in Paris, France where she investigated the aesthetics of liquid on flat surfaces, as well as French material culture and decorative arts. virginiagriswold.com

Jake Lyell BFA: PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM, 2003 Lyell has been using the lens to give us an honest look at the lives of underrepresented individuals around the globe. He has filmed and photographed in over thirty countries for non-profit groups and editorial publications. Clients include UNICEF, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Guardian, Corbis, BBC, CNN.com, Conde Nast, The Times London, Marie Claire Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, and Harper’s Bazaar. jakelyell.com

Brandon Graham BFA: FASHION DESIGN, 2003

Brandon has designed for Nike, Fila, Levi’s and Dockers and created his own menswear line called Brentwood.

His web site, wouldyourockthis.com helps fashion designers find out what people really think about their designs.

Photo: Albert Cheung

Tara Donovan

MFA: SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA, 1999 Donovan uses materials such as tape, pins, and straws en masse to create large scale sculptures that often have a biomorphic quality. Her many accomplishments include a solo show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Corcoran Gallery of Art, DC. She has received awards such as the 2008 MacArthur Fellowship and the 2005 Alexander Calder Foundation’s first annual Calder Prize.

Thornton Cline BM: MUSIC, 1976

Thornton is director of the acclaimed Nashville Suzuki Players, which features talented young violin members ranging in age from 8 to 15. They have performed before 100 million viewers worldwide. He also teaches violin and piano and has had over 150 of his original songs recorded by major and independent recording artists, and was Songwriter of the Year in 1987 and 1988 for his hit song, “Love is the Reason” recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. “Love is the Reason” was awarded gold and platinum status worldwide. clinetelmusic.com WANT TO SEE MORE BIOS? VISIT esterknows.com/where-are-they-now

august

2017

YOU

GRADUATE FROM

VCUarts

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S !

SO DID…

In 12 months, 80% of VCUarts alumni are employed in their first job.

Sarah Beth Basinger

INTERIOR DESIGNER / TEACHER

Kevin Blow FASHION DESIGNER

may

2017

Hyun Yoon CERAMIST

Lori (Schantz) Wiley

Sarah Turner

BOOK DESIGNER

ARTIST

Victor Goines

Sayaka Suzuki

DIRECTOR OF JAZZ STUDIES, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

ARTIST / TEACHER

80% of VCUarts alumni are satisfied in their jobs

Diana Caramat

ARTIST/ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR

Yossera Bouchtia FILM MAKER

Marc O’Brien

DESIGNER/PRODUCER

Andrea Donnelly ARTIST

Andrew Ilnicki

WEB DEVELOPER

Jon Phillip Sheridan

34% of VCUarts students have their first jobs BEFORE leaving school

Teresita Fernandez

SCULPTOR/ARTIST/PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR

PHOTOGRAPHER

Leslie Kraus

DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Jason Van Gumster ANIMATOR /AUTHOR

Stats from 2011 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) Respondents

The design philosophies I learned while at VCU are not limited to just interior design, but apply to many different creative roles.

Patti INTERIOR DESIGN

YOU WORK YOUR TAIL OFF

may

2017

The class that challenged me the most was Concepts in Photography. The professor helped shape my art-making process that I will continue to use throughout my upcoming senior thesis work.

august

2013

Surface Research was really challenging for me because I wasn’t sure who I was as an artist.

At the beginning, I would over think assignments and underestimate the amount of time it would take me to do them. My professor set up the class in a way that really allowed me to think about what kind of artist I am. It has played a very important role in shaping how I think about art.

Mark PHOTOGRAPHY

Taron SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA

I think all students should have to take History of Motion Picture.

I had an amazing teacher and the class has a little something for everyone. You get a dose of art and the evolution of art movements while getting to experience the beginnings of motion picture. If that doesn’t entice you, you get to watch a lot of really cool movies!

Theresa ART HISTORY

My degree from VCU prepared me for teaching and gave me the theater skills to pass on to my students.

Lisa THEATRE

Illustration by Mark Luetke, BFA: Graphic Design, 2010

YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES

I received a dean’s scholarship. It’s always nice to win an award as well as getting some help with tuition.

Justin SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA AND ART EDUCATION

Since I’ve been at VCU, I’ve applied for a contemporary photography exhibition in Raleigh, North Carolina. The best thing about it was getting accepted, then spending the weekend in Raleigh and getting to know their arts community.

Mark PHOTOGRAPHY

may

2017

august

2013

Sophia

I participate in men’s cross country and indoor/outdoor track and field. Balancing athletics and classes is pretty rough. But it’s totally doable. You just have to really get your time management down. There are a lot of people and resources to help with that.

FASHION MERCHANDISING MAJOR, MEDIA STUDIES MINOR

Justin

The best thing about going to Florence, Italy for study abroad was that it was the perfect transition since VCU professors came to Italy with us to teach and I wasn’t completely thrown into a new environment.

SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA AND ART EDUCATION

The best event I have attended at VCU was Qatar Day 2012. The festivities celebrating the culture and design of our sister campus in Qatar were both inspiring and educational, from the extraordinary gallery and fashion show to the food, music and literature.

Amelia COMMUNICATION ARTS

The relationships I had with my teachers during my freshman year really helped me break my artistic barriers. They provide constructive criticism and they expect great things from you.

Taron SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA

Having transferred from an arts school in Washington, D.C., the young and accessible faculty has been one of my favorite aspects of VCUarts.

Mark PHOTOGRAPHY

I was first drawn to VCU by its music department and art school. Upon my first visit, I had fallen in love.

Matt MUSIC

I had lots of fun in the fashion department and made many good friends while at VCU. Charles FASHION DESIGN

may

2017

The student/teacher relationship here is pretty amazing. The faculty are working artists and are very accomplished. They are generous with their comments, and are 100% invested in helping us become successful artists.

august

2013

Justin SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA AND ART EDUCATION

YOU ARE INSPIRED

BY VCUarts FACULTY AND STUDENTS

I didn’t call my professor Mr. Carter, I called him Rob. Brandi GRAPHIC DESIGN

You closely work alongside some of the most talented and disciplined artists in their field and they are most importantly, passionate and dedicated in their profession.

It’s absolutely inspiring.

Amelia COMMUNICATION ARTS

YOU MOVE TO RVA AND SEE HOW COOL IT IS

FUN Hiking and biking year round Rapids cut through the city Hundreds of annual festivals Robust indie music scene

CONVENIENT Mountains are 2 hours west Beach is 2 hours east Washington, D.C. is 2 hours north NYC is a quick flight RIC is our easy breezy airport

My favorite place to eat is Coppola’s in Carytown because they have amazing quality sandwiches. I order the meatball sub.

july

2013

Justin SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA AND ART EDUCATION

I’ve been teaching for the Craft department (Glass Casting) and Art Foundation (Space Research) since graduation. I’ve just been busy making art & taking in the awesomeness that is Richmond.

Sayaka CRAFT/MATERIAL STUDIES

My favorite spot in Richmond is Maymont because it has so much to offer, from the animals to the Zen garden. Also, it’s the best place to have a picnic or play a game of football. When I need to get away, I go to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and get lost in a sea of art.

Theresa ART HISTORY

THIS SHIRT AND OTHER VCUarts MERCH CAN BE FOUND AT

vcuartsthegoods.com

The Goods

When I need to get away, I ride my bike to the Oregon Hill overlook. My favorite place to eat is Sticky Rice because it is unique – and affordable. I order tater tots and sushi. If I could go back in time and tell my high school self one thing, it would be not to underestimate Richmond’s potential.

Mark PHOTOGRAPHY

GREEN Outside magazine named Richmond, Best River Town In America Farmers’ markets Beautiful parks close to campus Great bike trails

World renowned architect, Steven Holl, is designing the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA), slated for completion in 2015.

This stunning venue for art of all kinds will be an incredible opportunity for students and the community at large.

Joe Seipel DEAN, VCUARTS

ART CENTRIC First Fridays Art Walk Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Dozens of great galleries Top notch performance venues 3rd most tattooed city in the U.S.

In Richmond you are definitely not living in a college bubble like other college campuses.

Sophia FASHION MERCHANDISING MAJOR, MEDIA STUDIES MINOR

YOU ARE ACCEPTED TO VCUarts

march

2013

(Again, congratulations!)

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One tip I would give an incoming freshman is that each department brings in a ton of professional artists to lecture. Please, if you aren’t in class, go to each and every lecture that you can. Whether or not you like the artist or their work, these lectures are invaluable. They will shape and help inform your practice in one way or another.

Justin SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA AND ART EDUCATION

february

2013

YOU APPLY TO VCUarts (GOOD CALL)

DEADLINES

December 1 For freshmen applicants applying for scholarship consideration January 15 Regular freshmen applicants

NATIONAL RANKINGS

VCUarts is Ranked #1 among Public Art Schools in America by U.S. News & World Report VCUarts GRADUATE PROGRAM

november

2012

RANKING AMONG ALL U.S. PROGRAMS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE

RANKING AMONG U.S. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

OVERALL

#4

#1

SCULPTURE Department of Sculpture + Extended Media

#1

#1

FIBER ARTS Department of Craft/Material Studies

#4

#1

GLASS Department of Craft/Material Studies

#5

#1

GRAPHIC DESIGN Department of Graphic Design

#5

#1

PAINTING Department of Painting + Printmaking

#7

#2

CERAMICS Department of Craft/Material Studies

#9

#6

METALS/JEWELRY Department of Craft/Material Studies

#10

#5

PRINTMAKING Department of Painting + Printmaking

#10

#9

PHOTOGRAPHY Department of Photography + Film

#13

#4

#14

#3

MULTIMEDIA/VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Likely a combination of our departments of Communication Arts, Graphic Design, Photography and Film, and Kinetic Imaging

OTHER RANKINGS INFORMATION VCUarts Department of Interior Design is ranked #10 nationally by DesignIntelligence 2012 America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools.

Dance and Choreography is an invited member of the Council of Dance Administrators (CODA), a forum of the nation’s 25 leading dance programs.

WOW VCUarts has the highest US News & World Report ranking ever achieved by a public university art school.

YOU PERFECT YOUR PORTFOLIO OR PERFORMANCE

REFINING YOUR PORTFOLIO OR AUDITION

Portfolio: Submit 12 to 16 works of art that you have created within the past two years that show your promise in visual art and design. Present your strongest work and demonstrate your potential to develop a diverse set of skills and ideas should you be accepted into VCUarts.

We prefer to see a diverse range of 2D and 3D media.

Drawing from observation is recommended, while copying anime, cartoons, graffiti or tattoos is discouraged.

november

2012

All videos must be less than 3 minutes. As much as you may be tempted to show us everything you’ve made, keep the total maximum time for all moving images under 5 minutes.

Your portfolio must be submitted online through our website.

We cannot accept physical portfolios.

Dance Audition: In the months prior to the audition, attending regular modern dance classes is highly recommended. You want to be in your best dancing shape. If you do not have access to modern dance, take ballet and/ or jazz technique classes.

Get plenty of rest prior to the audition.

Eat breakfast the day of the audition and bring a snack. Low blood sugar can hold you back from your best performance.

Drink water so you are hydrated during the audition.

Music Audition: Music applicants are required to audition for the Department of Music faculty. You should prepare two compositions or movements in contrasting styles from the standard repertoire for your audition instrument. The combined pieces should total no more than 10 minutes in length. You must bring original sheet music to your audition. Sight reading, a short music theory test, a keyboard skills assessment and an interview will also be part of the audition.

Theatre Audition: All Theatre VCU applicants, including Performance, Design/ Technology and Stage Management, will be interviewed by one or more faculty members to allow faculty to get to know more about your interests, commitment and communication skills.

This interview is an important part of the application process.

You should be prepared to discuss your recent theatre activities and career goals, as well as personal goals and experiences.

YOU FOLLOW VCUarts ON THE WEB

facebook.com/vcuarts

youtube.com/vcuarts

twitter.com/vcuarts

october

2012

YOU DISCOVER ESTER

esterknows.com

ester is: • EVENTS alumni student faculty • GUEST ARTISTS • EXHIBITIONS • PERFORMANCES

october

2012

YOU CONTACT A VCUarts ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

There is only one application to apply to VCUarts at Virginia Commonwealth University.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE.

arts.vcu.edu/apply

Is it hard to get into VCUarts?

Annually, we have approximately 600 available freshman seats and we receive over 2500 applications.

Review committees carefully evaluate all application components, including GPA, SAT scores, portfolios or auditions, personal statements, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation.

october

2012

What kind of high school GPA and test scores should I have?

VCUarts does not have set minimums for SAT scores or GPAs; we examine your overall application to determine your potential for success in the School of the Arts.

That being said, you’d probably like to see some numbers. The average SAT of accepted students in Fall 2012 for Math and Verbal was 1149 (ACT composite = 25). The average GPA was 3.67.

What about scholarships and financial aid?

Each fall, the Undergraduate Scholarship Program grants financial awards to outstanding students entering VCUarts. Selection of scholars is made on the basis of merit in the area of academic achievement and artistic talent. Students who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit an essay and apply by the scholarship deadline of December 1.

Financial Aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. All applicants seeking financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (that’s what FAFSA stands for).

Angie Allen ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Some students begin with a good idea of what they want to study,

Art Foundation is like conditioning for a marathon. When you finish you feel like you’ve accomplished something, and you have. And, most importantly, you will be prepared to take on any artistic endeavor that is dished out to you from this point on in your life.

but more than half of our first year visual arts students change their minds after being exposed to different disciplines in our ART FOUNDATION program (or AFO, as we call it). This first year program provides an intellectually rigorous, studio-based experience in the fundamental issues of art and design. These fundamental courses not only expose students to a variety of media but students also benefit from interacting with a high-achieving peer group.

ART HISTORY

Taron SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA STUDENT

ART FOUNDATION ART EDUCATION

COMMUNICATON ARTS

CINEMA

CRAFT/MATERIAL STUDIES

VISUAL ARTS Would you like to teach art one day? Our ART EDUCATION (BFA) program trains students as idea-based artists/instructors who view art as important, meaningful work that makes a difference in the world. Rather than focus on one studio area, students take courses in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and a variety of arts and design electives, which prepare students to teach multiple media through innovative lessons.

ART HISTORY (BA) is the study of two- and three-dimensional works of art in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, architecture, film and performance art. The discipline also investigates images from popular and corporate culture. Art historians examine the creation, meaning, and reception of works of art as well as their social, political, and historical contexts.

CINEMA (FILM BA) students focus on the art and craft of narrative filmmaking with an emphasis on the practices of US independent filmmakers. Cinema students learn to create narrative films and work in teams. Emphasis is placed on writing, casting, directing, camera work, editing, etc. Students are required to complete a second undergraduate major in another field of study.

COMMUNICATION ARTS (BFA) explores the qualities, disciples, and technologies that enable us to create and communicate with insight, vision and voice. Students create visual solutions using a variety of media such as illustration/digital/electronic imaging for print, television, film and the web.

CRAFT/MATERIAL STUDIES (BFA) is designed to develop technical skills within the fields of fiber, metal, clay, glass and wood. Students are encouraged to visually realize original ideas through the investigation of material, development of technique and utilization of process or technology.

KINETIC IMAGING (BFA) is for motivated students with vivid imaginations and inexhaustible curiosity, attracted to media traditionally referenced as video, sound or animation art. Students develop the technical skills required for professional work in a variety of media industries. More importantly, students learn critical thinking and observation, creative self expression and the application and significance of media being defined in the digital age.

PAINTING & PRINTMAKING (BFA) students are permitted to tailor a course of study suited to their professional and personal ambitions. Students are provided opportunities for concentrated experience in both practice and theory as a foundation for independent exploration and artistic development.

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM (BFA) students may focus on still photography, filmmaking, or both. The program provides students with the ability to intelligently express, investigate, or document using photography or film. Students study industry standard working practices in both traditional darkroom techniques as well as the latest digital technology.

Film students work individually to create experimental films and documentaries.

SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA (BFA) students are introduced to a myriad of construction methods and techniques in addition to learning how to communicate ideas through artworks. The “Extended Media� in our name acknowledges the many non-traditional techniques that the department also embraces, such as video, performance, sound, installation, robotics, 3D digital modeling and more.

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM

KINETIC IMAGING PAINTING & PRINTMAKING

SCULPTURE + EXTENDED MEDIA

MUSIC

DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY

FASHION DESIGN

FASHION MERCHANDISING THEATRE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN

PERFORMING ARTS DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY (BFA) students train in modern dance and ballet techniques as well as in creative-track courses, which include improvisation, composition and choreography. There are many opportunities to continue training through the summer, and frequent public performances as well as an exciting guest artist program.

MUSIC (BM or BA) students either hone their skills on a specific instrument, learn the best techniques for teaching tomorrow’s musicians, collaborate with other great chamber of jazz musicians, or make music a foundation for other career goals.

Students pursue a degree in one of three areas: Performance (guitar, percussion, piano, strings, vocal, woodwind or brass emphasis); Jazz studies; or Music Education (instrumental or choral).

THEATRE (BFA or BA) students are educated in theatre as an art form while preparing them to enter the profession or to continue training in an advanced program. Students can concentrate in performance; costume design; scenic design; and lighting design; and stage management. Throughout the four years, the performer works daily with voice, body and imagination, while the designer/ technician is involved in studio classes and practical application.

DESIGN FASHION DESIGN (BFA) students learn professional processes for garment construction, patternmaking, draping and fashion drawing. After basic technical competency is achieved, they progress to an industry driven curriculum that concentrates on addressing specific markets and solving various design challenges.

FASHION MERCHANDISING (BA) refers to the planning required to have the right merchandise, at the right time, at the right place, at the right price and with the right sales promotion. This curriculum emphasizes analytic abilities, creative problem solving and a global perspective.

Our GRAPHIC DESIGN (BFA) curriculum educates students to be capable of integrating form and information for the purpose of effective visual communication.

Students learn to address the needs of client and audience, focus on ethics, embrace technology as a vehicle of communication and understand and practice design as a dynamic process.

INTERIOR DESIGN (BFA) provides a studio-based education, grounded in interior architecture. Students study and apply the aesthetics of space, form, color, and light; they investigate human factors, building codes, materials, and construction methods and documentation. There is a focus on the history of interior environments, design theory, business procedures, and current trends in the profession.

Larry

Max Bridget

YOU VISIT VCUarts

Some of our awesome VCUarts Tour Guides Photographed by Shawn Chamberlin, BFA: Photo, 2008

arts.vcu.edu/visit

Weekday VCUarts Tours

1:00 pm Monday — Friday (except university holidays)

VCU Campus Walking Tours

10:30 am Monday — Saturday & 2:00pm Monday — Friday (except university holidays) Please RSVP at: ugrad.vcu.edu/visitvcu ALL TOURS MEET at the VCU Welcome Center, 1111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA.

Open House

Meet with faculty and current students to chat about VCUarts and have your portfolio reviewed.

• October 13, 2012 • November 3, 2012 • February 2, 2013

National Portfolio Day

Meet representatives from top art schools and have your portfolio reviewed.

• December 8, 2012

Carmen

TOP RANKED. TOP VALUE.

october

2012

out-of-state annual tuition comparison

TOP 10 SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN #1

Yale University

$42,300

#2

Rhode Island School of Design

41,332

(tie)

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

39,020

#4

VCU

23,300

(tie)

University of California: Los Angeles

35,570

#6

California Institute of the Arts

39,014

#7

Carnegie Mellon University

45,760

(tie)

Cranbrook Academy of Art

(tie)

Maryland Institute College of Art

39,340

#10

Columbia University

47,246

graduate only

Rankings come from U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of graduate school programs. You can see the complete directory at: www.usnews.com/rankings Annual undergraduate out-of-state tuition comes from College Board’s 2012–2013 college prices as of September 2012. You can add up college costs at: www.collegeboard.org Actual cost of attendance for any school can be different than as stated on collegeboard.com. You can calculate your total cost of attending VCUarts at: www.enrollment.vcu.edu/accounting

Read more about VCUarts! arts.vcu.edu/publications

YOU READ THIS & DISCOVER WHERE YOU WANT TO BE (AND HOW TO GET THERE)

october

2012

If I could go back in time and tell my high school self one thing, it would be to believe in yourself because anything and everything is possible. VCUarts opened so many doors for me both during and after my college career.

Amelia COMMUNICATION ARTS

THIS MOMENT

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts 325 North Harrison Street, Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23284-2519 arts@vcu.edu (866) 534-3201 (toll free) (804) VCU-ARTS / (804) 828-2787 arts.vcu.edu Designed by Brandi Price, MFA: Graphic Design, 2011

YOU USE THIS CHECKLIST

arts.vcu.edu/apply

EVERYONE DO THIS: [ ] Go to arts.vcu.edu/apply and review the application requirements [ ] Mark the appropriate deadline on your calendar, bathroom mirror, hand, and/or forehead [ ] Take a tour of campus/attend an open house [ ] Request that your transcripts be sent to us [ ] Request that your SAT and/or ACT scores be sent to us [ ] Ask your teacher to submit a letter of recommendation [ ] Write your personal statement [ ] Write your scholarship essay [ ] Submit your online application by your appropriate deadline

IF APPLYING TO A VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN FIELD: [ ] Collect 12–16 of your best pieces for your portfolio [ ] Get some feedback on your portfolio by attending an Open House or Portfolio Day [ ] Document your artwork in digital format [ ] Create your portfolio account and start uploading your images and adding descriptions [ ] Edit, examine, rearrange, cry over, laugh about, contemplate, and then finalize your online portfolio [ ] Submit your portfolio by your appropriate deadline

IF APPLYING TO A PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT: [ ] Practice, practice, practice! sleep, eat. Then practice some more. Relax. [ ] If you can, attend the audition prep workshop for Theatre and Music at the October 13 Open House [ ] Submit an online audition request form [ ] Bring your bad self and any supplemental materials needed to your audition (i.e. sheet music, headshot, positive attitude)

IF APPLYING TO CINEMA OR ART HISTORY: [ ] Write your required essays [ ] Proofread your essays. Wait a few days. Proofread them again. [ ] Get feedback on your work from your teachers, guidance counselors, and/or literate family members [ ] Submit your essay as part of the online application, by the appropriate deadline

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