Visual Arts Audition Requirements

2D Art | 2027-2028 School Year

Important: Students must submit their required portfolio video before their audition date. Students who do not submit the portfolio video by the deadline will receive a No Pass audition result.

Audition Dates

• January 12, 2027, at 6:00 PM - Fort Caroline Middle School

• January 23, 2027, at 10:00 AM - Fort Caroline Middle School

Portfolio Video Deadlines

• January 1, 2027 for the January 12 audition

• January 15, 2027 for the January 23 audition

Students must register for an audition. After registration, they will be added to a Microsoft Teams page to upload their portfolio video.

2D Art Audition (Drawing and Painting)

Part I: Portfolio Video (Required Before Audition)

Students must submit a video showcasing 3-5 original artworks that demonstrate creativity, skill, and attention to detail. The portfolio should include:

• An observational drawing of everyday objects (such as fruit, shoes, cups, or bowls)

• A portrait or landscape

• One artwork of the student's choice (no cartoon characters)

• At least one artwork in color

The video should include:

• Student's name and current grade

• Identification of 2D Art as the audition area

• A clear view of each artwork for 10-20 seconds

• A brief explanation of the style, medium, and reason each piece was selected

For the strongest artwork, students should also explain:

• Why it is their best work

• Their artistic process

• What they would improve if given another opportunity

Part II: In-Person Drawing Assessment

During the audition, students will complete a 30-minute observational drawing from real objects provided. The drawing will be evaluated on:

• Proportion and scale

• Use of light and shadow

• Range of values (dark to light)

• Ability to show three-dimensional form

• Careful observation and attention to detail

The portfolio video must be submitted before attending the in-person audition.

Cinematic Arts Audition (Story through a camera)

The Cinematic Arts audition includes two parts.

Part I: Short Film Submission (Required Before Audition)

Students must create and submit an original short film (1-3 minutes) with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

The video should include an opening title screen with:

• Student's name

• Current grade level

• Cinematic Arts as the audition area

Students may create a film based on one of these topics or an original idea:

• My Best Day

• My Crazy Pet

• My Favorite Class or Hobby

• My Favorite Sport or Player

• Activities I Do Outside of School

Films will be evaluated on creativity, storytelling, camera work, editing, and overall production quality.

Part II: In-Person Interview

On the audition date, students will participate in a brief interview and may be asked questions about:

• Camera work

• Lighting

• Editing

• Creative problem-solving

The short film must be submitted before the in-person audition.

Sample Direct Observational Drawing in pencil below.