Digital Media Audition Information

  1. The applicant will select a sequence of images to create a Storyboard of 5 photographs from a group of 60 photographs and write a text to accompany each of the photographs, the applicant will have 40 minutes and the materials will be provided by the school.

    Evaluation of the storyboard will be based on:

    • organization of time and materials
    • demonstrated ability to choose images to tell a story
    • demonstrated ability to analyze the connection between image and idea
    • demonstrated ability to interpret the meaning of the photograph and place in storyboard
    • demonstrated ability to write text relevant to the photographic imagery

  2. The applicant will create a series of 10 Digital Photographs on campus using a digital camera, exploring an assigned theme related to the elements and principles of design. The applicant will have 60 minutes and the digital cameras will be provided by the school.

    Evaluation of the digital photography exercise will be based on:

    • organization of time and materials
    • use of spatial relationships within the photograph, to include composition and focal point
    • use of color and/or contrast (the applicant may decide to not use color)
    • integrity of the photograph, which is the ability to relate the image to the assigned theme
    • care, respect, and consideration of the equipment and the work presented.

  3. JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR APPLICANTS ONLY – Applicants entering their senior year will participate in an interview and portfolio review. Juniors and senior applicants will need to bring a portfolio that contains ten pieces of sample work including, but not limited to: film (treatments, scripts, storyboards, DVDs of product), graphic design, web design, and/or photography.

    Evaluation of the portfolio will be based on:

    • Breadth of Work (sketchbook or journal, variety of techniques and/or materials used)
    • Focus (reflection of exploration or curiosity of an idea fully)
    • Quality (striving for excellence in craft, concept, and technique)
    • Organization (neatness, presentation of work presented)

    Evaluation of the interview will be based on:

    • Motivation (desire to attend Dreyfoos, prior classes or summer programs, exhibitions, competitions, eagerness to learn and try new ideas, desire to attend college or art program)
    • Ability to Communication (explanation of work in regard to concept and/or technique, expression, articulation)

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