Welcome to the Contemporary Arts department at ESA! We look forward to seeing your application and portfolio submission.
All applications are in the form of a portfolio that can include up to 6 sketches, photos, digital images and video. Portfolios will be presented at a live portfolio review the week of December 7th – check the TDSB site here for updates and more details. Here are the TDSB criteria:
‘Visual Arts‘
Visual Arts includes design concepts, animation, film and traditional and non-traditional artwork
Applicants are to bring a portfolio of up to six (6) pieces of completed or in-process Visual Arts works.
- Visual Art could be created using traditional (I.e., drawing, painting, sculpture) or digital (computer) methods or a combination of both.
- Only one of the works could be a single film/video of 15 to 120 seconds in length.
- Applicants are encouraged to use at least one of the pieces to demonstrate their rough work including: sketchbook pages, images or notes for a completed or in-process (not yet completed) piece of art.
- Portfolio Success Criteria
– Is original and can only be recognized as my own creative product OR is referenced from a source that I have identified.
– Shows expressive use of the elements and principles of design.
– Showcases my personal ideas and has an imaginative approach.
– Successfully demonstrates the application of skills and techniques.
– Film/Animation (if applicable): Demonstrates narrative. This can include, storyboard, script, character design, photo essay, film screenshots.
– Film and/or animation can demonstrate successful editing and sound.
Sources
If any artwork was inspired by, adapted from, or based on an existing artwork, image, photograph, design, or other source, identify it. Include the artist/creator (if known), title of the work, and where you found it (for example, website, book, or individual).
You may provide a one-page source/reference sheet at the live event OR identify the required source information verbally during the live session.
Live Reflection
As part of your live demonstration, you will participate in a reflection discussion lasting 2 to no more than 3 minutes. Please be prepared to discuss the areas of reflection listed below without the aid of supporting notes. Specific questions will be provided during the live reflection.
- Creative process
- Artistic identity
Choose ONE portfolio artwork as the focus of your reflection discussion.
Live Reflection Success Criteria
- I use specific details when reflecting on my creative interests and identity.
- I explain how I created my chosen artwork by describing my ideas, choices, and process.
More information:
For specific information regarding the Visual Arts program at ESA, please email the Department Head Patricia.Ditillio@tdsb.on.ca