Application for Audition/Admission...INFORMATION FOR ALL VISUAL ARTS APPLICANTS APPLICATION PROCESS...

Application for Audition/Admission

Due Date: Monday, November 28, 2016

Audition Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts / 36 Greenfield Avenue,

Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8 / Tel: (416) 393-5556 / Fax: (416) 397-6119

http://cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org

Applicant’s Surname ____________________________________First Name _____________________________

Current Grade _________ Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) _______________________ Female Male

Home Address _______________________________________________________ Apt/Unit No. _____________

City __________________________________________ Province _______________ Postal Code ____________

Current School ____________________________________________ School Phone No.___________________

Address of Current School _____________________________________________________________________

School Board _____________________________________________School Fax Phone No._________________

Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone No. ________________________ Parent/Guardian Work Phone No. ____________________

Parent/Guardian E-Mail address _________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Student Signature _________________________

Please submit in a large envelope (10x13) with completed application and supporting documents:

Application and Non-refundable cheque of $35.00 Audition Fee (made payable to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts) Arts Reference Letter (written by anyone who can attest to the applicant’s creativity). Submitted with this application. Copy of Final June 2016 Report Card. Copy of current Credit Counselling Summary – (may be obtained from the Guidance Department of your school) Portfolio in a 1-inch binder with all the printed materials for the “portfolio items” pages. Portfolio Submission Form placed inside binder.

All required Portfolio items submitted in person in a large (10 X 13) envelope

Completed School Reference Form – to be completed by a school Principal, Vice-Principal or Guidance Counsellor and mailed directly to Cardinal Carter.

Visual Arts – Applicants to Gr. 10 - 12

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Applications/Portfolios and supporting documents must be received by Monday, November 28, 2016.

There is a maximum of ONE audition per candidate. The only audition date is Friday, January 20, 2017.

We regret that assigned audition times cannot be changed.

Applicants to grades 10, 11, 12 will be granted an audition and successful candidates will be waitlisted. Admission offers will be made only

if spaces become available.

Submission of portfolio by Monday, November 28, 2016. Refer to information on portfolio preparation.

Arts Reference letter written by anyone who can attest to the applicant’s creativity must be submitted with application.

School Reference form – must be submitted directly to Cardinal Carter separately from application.

There is a non-refundable fee of $35.00 per application.

All application materials become the property of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.

The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

http://cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org/

INFORMATION FOR ALL VISUAL ARTS APPLICANTS

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application for an audition to Visual Arts is a two-step process.

ROUND 1: A printed copy of all items in the portfolio must be submitted by all applicants. An envelope with all

required documents (refer to portfolio requirements) must be dropped off in person to Cardinal Carter,

no later than Monday, November 28, 2016. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. An

adjudicating panel will evaluate all portfolios. A letter with your results will be sent in late December

and it will indicate whether you are invited to Round 2 – the Audition Day on Friday, January 20,

2017.

ROUND 2: Audition Day – Friday, January 20, 2017.

Only successful applicants from Round 1 will be invited to Audition Day. All applicants

will receive follow-up letters by late December indicating whether they are invited to

Round 2(Audition Day).

Round 1 – All Visual Arts Applicants

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES

Submit (in person) all the required documents in a large envelope directly to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.

In a 1 inch binder, include a printed photo (minimum 4 x 6) of each portfolio item. Affix the printed photo onto the corresponding “Portfolio Item” pages and complete the information requested for that particular item.

"Place all printed materials for “Portfolio Item” pages in a 1 inch binder and submit in large envelope (10x13). On the front of the envelope clearly print the candidate’s name AND the grade to which he/she is applying.

Place all required application documents inside this envelope as well.

Complete and sign the “Portfolio Submission” form and place inside the binder.

All candidates will be notified by letter in late December as to whether he/she was successful in moving on to Round 2 (Audition day)

Round 2 – Audition Day – By invitation only to successful candiates from Round 1

Candidates invited to Round 2 will bring in all of the original works of art submitted in the original portfolio.

Candidates will bring in their sketchbook/ journal (any size or form), which reflects the student’s ongoing

dedication to drawing and the creative process.

Candidates will be asked to complete drawing exercises which will be due on audition day. Successful

candidates to Round 2 will receive more information about this requirement.

Candidates will take part in a creative drawing workshop on-site on audition day.

Candidates will be required to discuss their portfolio and provide critical interpretations of art. Candidates will be interviewed individually by an audition panel.

All printed portfolios and drawings created on audition day will remain the property of CCAA.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO Grades 10 - 12

1. Printed Portfolio

Include a 4 x 6 photo print out of each art piece created along with the required details. Please use the formatted pages

included in this audition package. (Mandatory).

2. Signed submission form must be submitted with the printed portfolio.

3. The Visual Arts Portfolio is to include the following 7 pieces of work.

Piece 1: Realistic Self Portrait

Media – graphite pencil(s) on paper

Size – suggested 9 inches x 12 inches/ (23 cm x 30 cm)

Challenge – achieve realistic likeness using a full range of tonal values and textures

Piece 2a. Interpretive: “Dwelling”

Media – acrylic or oil paint on canvas or any other surface

Size – suggested 16 inches x 20 inches (40 cm x 51 cm)

Challenge – research one of the following artists: Miro, Dali, Chagall, Gaugiun, Kahlo or Daphne Odjig.

Select the artist whose style you most admire. Create a painting of a dwelling

in the style of your chosen artist. (note: ‘dwelling’ is open to any interpretations.)

Piece 2b. Research file

Include your researched sources of the artist’s style, samples of their work, resource images and

sketches of the “Dwelling” that inspired you and any other preliminary process work. This research

Evidence is to be submitted with the print out portfolio.

Piece 3: Perspective Drawing – Village Scene

Media – coloured pencils on paper


Challenge – create a village scene including a minimum of four structures

(for examples: homes, bridges, monuments). Create a dynamic composition with sense of

spatial depth using perspective. You may work form photo sources.

Piece 4: Graphic Design Poster

Media – ink (you can use markers, technical pens, liquid ink) on Bristol board or illustration board

OR – *digital illustration – (a printed copy is required)


‘Challenge’ – create a dynamic advertisement and icon for a fictitious new social media site called

‘Lit-UP’ (it serves as a platform to share positive events happing around the world. Include the title and a

clever slogan, and design an icon that complements the service. Think carefully about your choice of

typography, shape, design and arrangement of space. (Research these terms and components if

necessary.

*If you choose to create a digitally rendered illustration, you MUST submit your process work in the

Printout portfolio. Capture screen photos of the illustration in progress at 25% done, at 50% done, at

75% done, and of the completed work. You must identify the computer programs used.

Piece 5: Sculpture

Media – your choice

Size – suggested minimum 10 inches x 10 inches x 10 inches (25 cm)

Challenge – create an interesting 3-dimensional, free standing form based on your own choice

of theme/subject manner.

Piece 6a: Your personal own choice

Your own “personal choice’ any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you!

Piece 6b: Include an artist’s statement about the work and your inspiration. Include sketches or resources

used, if you have any. (To be included in the print out portfolio).

Piece 7a: Your personal own choice

Your own “personal choice’ any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you!

Piece 7b: Include an artist’s statement about the work and your inspiration. Include sketches or resources

Used, if you have any. (To be included in the print out portfolio).

VISUAL ARTS APPLICANTS

FOR GRADES 10 - 12

PORTFOLIO ITEM - PIECE # 1

APPLICANT’S NAME_________________________________ Applying to Grade: _______

Piece 1: Realistic Self Portrait

Media – graphite pencil(s) on paper

Size – suggested 9 x 12 inches (23 cm x 30 cm)

Challenge – achieve realistic likeness using a full range of tonal values and textures

AFFIX PHOTO

OF Piece # 1 HERE

4 X 6

AFFIX PHOTO

OF APPLICANT

(to compare with self-portrait)


FOR GRADES 10 - 12

PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece # 2a


Piece 2a: Interpretive “Dwelling”

Media – acrylic or oil paint on canvas or any other surface

Size – suggested 16 x 20 inches (40 cm x 51 cm)

Challenge – research one of the following artists: Miro, Dali, Chagall, Gaugiun, Kahlo or Daphne

Odjig. Select the artist whose style you most admire. Create “the entrance” painting in

the ‘style’ of the artist you researched. DO NOT reproduce any of the artists’ existing works.

“The Dwelling” could be inspired by a photo resource (attach the image to your research

evidence attached in 2b.)

Artist style chosen:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Explain how did you interpret the theme “Dwelling”?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

AFFIX PHOTO

OF Piece # 2 HERE

4 X 6


FOR GRADES 10 - 12

PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece # 2b

APPLICANT’S NAME_________________________________ Applying to Grade: _________

Piece 2b. Research Collection

Include printed evidence of researched sources of the artist’s style, samples of their work, image

of the ‘Entrance Way’ that inspired you and any other preliminary process of work. This research

evidence is to be attached.

Staple or paper clip all of your preliminary research/sketches to this sheet.


FOR GRADES 10 - 12

PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece 3

APPLICANT’S NAME_________________________________ Applying to Grade: ________

Piece 3: Perspective Drawing – Village Scene

Media – coloured pencils on paper


Challenge – create a village scene composition including a minimum of four structures

(for examples: homes, bridges, monuments, etc.)

Create a dynamic composition with a sense of spatial depth using perspective. You can work from

photo sources.

AFFIX PHOTO

OF PIECE # 3 HERE

4 X 6


FOR GRADES 10 -12

PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece # 4

APPLICANT’S NAME__________________________________ Applying to Grade: _________

Piece 4: Graphic Design Poster

Media – ink (markers, technical pens, liquid ink) on Bristol board or illustration board

* OR – digital illustration – (a printed copy is required)


Challenge – create a dynamic advertisement and icon for a fictitious new social media site

‘Lit Up’(it serves as a platform to share positive events happening around the world).

Include: a) the title ‘Lit Up’

b) a slogan

c) an icon

d) anything else you feel is necessary.

Think carefully about your choice of typography and arrangement of space. (Research these terms

and components if necessary).

*If you choose to create a digital illustration, you MUST submit your process work in the printout

Portfolio. Include a screen capture photo showing your process at 25%, at 50% progress point and

then the completed work. You must also identify the computer programs used.

List of media used:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

* If you used digital illustration methods, also staple all process work (capture screen shots) to this sheet.

AFFIX PHOTO

OF PIECE # 4 HERE

4 X 6

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FOR GRADES 10 – 12

PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece # 5 (2 photos required)

APPLICANT’S NAME_________________________________ Applying to Grade: ________

Piece 5: Sculpture

Use any media /material to create a 3D sculpture of your choice. The piece must be free standing.

It can be a realistic or a stylized interpretation).

Size is 10 X 10 X 10 inches. (25 cm3)

Media Used: _______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

What is the sculpture about? (Please use back if necessary).

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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AFFIX PHOTO OF PIECE # 5

ADDITIONAL VIEW OF INTEREST

(SIDE, OR BACK, OR TOP)

4 X 6

AFFIX PHOTO

OF PIECE #5 HERE

FRONT VIEW

4 X 6

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FOR GRADES 10 - 12


APPLICANT’S NAME___________________________________ Applying to Grade: _______

Piece 6a: Personal choice of work

Your own “personal choices” any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you!

Media Used: ____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Briefly, tell us what the work is about and what inspired this piece. (Use back if necessary).

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

AFFIX PHOTO

OF PIECE # 6 HERE

4 X 6

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FOR GRADES 10 - 12


APPLICANT’S NAME____________________________________ Applying to Grade: _______

Piece 6b: Staple or paper clip all your research / all preliminary sketches / any other resources

used to this sheet.


FOR GRADES 10 - 12



Piece 7a: Personal choice of work

Your own “personal choices” any theme or medium. Whatever inspires you!

Media Used: ____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Briefly, tell us what the work is about and what inspired this piece. (Use back if necessary).

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

AFFIX PHOTO

OF PIECE # 7a HERE

4 X 6


FOR GRADES 10 - 12



Piece 7b: Staple or paperclip all your research / all preliminary sketches / any other resources

used to this sheet.

Applicants for Grades 10 – 12:

____ #1 Realistic self-portrait & Photo of Self

____ #2a Interpretive ‘Dwelling’

____ #2b research materials for 2a

____ #3 Perspective Drawing – village scene

____ #4 Graphic Design Poster

____ #5 Sculpture

____ #6a & 6b – Your choice & Artist’s statement / Research

____ #7a & 7b - Your choice & Artist’s statement / Research

____ printed photos of all 7 pieces affixed to “Portfolio

Item” pages with completed information.

____ Complete & sign Portfolio Submission Form and

include with binder.

____ Place all printed materials for “Portfolio Items” in a

1-inch binder.

____ in person, submit all materials in a large envelope

(10 X 13) to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts


FOR GRADES 10 - 12

Portfolio Submission Form


Complete and submit this form along with your portfolio and application package.

Is applicant presently enrolled in any form of private art lessons? _______ NO _______ YES

If yes: Name of program /institution: ________________________________________

Name of instructor: _______________________________________________

******Please have the Art Instructor sign below:

I attest that the works submitted in the portfolio have, to the best of my knowledge, been entirely rendered by the

applicant.

Art instructor’s signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________

Check list – submitted portfolio items:

I declare that all of the works submitted in the portfolio were solely created by me, __________________________________

Print Name

Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________________________

Parent’s signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

*Please be advised that discrepancy between the applicant’s submitted portfolio and live art presentation or workshop activity may

result in the disqualification of the candidate’s audition.

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

School Reference Form

This is a confidential 2-page form to be completed by your school Principal/Vice-Principal or Guidance

Counsellor.

The information on this form is not to be shared with the candidate.

The Application will not be processed without this form.

This form must be forwarded to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in a sealed envelope OR it can be

scanned and e-mailed to [email protected] OR faxed to 416-397-6119.

This form must be received by Cardinal Carter by Monday, November 28, 2016.

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

Last Name First Name

Current School: _____________________________________ School Board: __________________

School Phone No. ___________________________School Fax No. __________________________

Completed by: _________________________________ Position: ____________________________

The Student is applying to: (please check one box only)

DANCE

DRAMA

VISUAL ARTS

In order to more adequately facilitate curriculum programming for this student, please complete the

following chart and questions in order to provide us with a fuller picture of his or her learning profile.

*No student will be denied admission to Cardinal Carter based on this information.

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Communication skills- Oral Communication skills - Written Attendance, Punctuality Ability to focus on task Attitude towards school and learning Leadership potential Ability to accept constructive criticism Creativity Artistic potential Completion of work/ time management Organizational skills

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MUSIC – VOCAL

MUSIC - STRINGS

MUSIC - BAND

mailto:[email protected]

1. In which co-curricular activities does the student participate at school?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe any academic, social/emotional, physical or medical concerns that you may have for this applicant.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Additional information:

A. Has this student ever been declared exceptional by an IPRC? Yes No

If yes, please specify exceptionality:

Learning Disabled Intellectual Giftedness

IEP without Exceptionality Other:

B. English Language Learner:

Not applicable

Minimal English Language proficiency

Beginner

Intermediate but requires some support

4. What support do you anticipate this student would require as a student at Cardinal Carter?

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Signature of Principal/Vice-Principal or Guidance Counsellor: _____________________________________________

We extend our appreciation for your assistance in our audition process. This information is extremely important in

order for us to program effectively for our incoming students.

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Please return this form in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to:

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

36 Greenfield Ave. Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8

OR Scan signed document and email to [email protected]

OR Fax it to the school at (416) 397- 6119, addressed to Mrs. Dorothy Di Rosa

by Monday, November 28, 2016.


Common Questions about the Audition

Although CCAA’s primary intake years are for grades 7 and 9, we do audition all grade levels. Our wait list expires at the end of

September in each school year.

Q. What should I include in my portfolio?

A. All candidates for grade 7 through grade 12, are asked to complete all of the art projects outlined in the portfolio requirements

sheets available on line at http://cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org

There are 7 specific pieces to be created. The submitted portfolio includes printed photos of each art piece collated in a1 inch

binder. Please ensure the images are max 300 dpi(a high quality photo) and approximately 6 x 8 inches. Incomplete portfolios will

not be considered. Please read through the details of each project carefully and what is required from each candidate.

Q. What happens in round one?

A. All of the applications and portfolios submitted will be reviewed and assessed by the adjudicating panel. Technical skill,

conceptual and theoretical approaches, and individual responses to the creative challenges are considered. The strongest

candidates will be invited to round 2 held on audition day.

Q. What happens in round two (on audition day)?

A. All successful candidates who are invited to Round 2 must bring in the original 7 works of art created for the portfolio. Students

will take part in a studio workshop that will require on-site drawing. This is followed by an interview and presentation of their actual

portfolio pieces. All candidates will also take part in an art appreciation/critique activity. Applicants will be asked to bring in additional

items to share on that day (details will be mailed out with the invitation). Candidates who do not bring in their original portfolio art

works created for the audition will be disqualified.

Q. Will I get my original art works back?

A. Print portfolios for round 1 and some workshop activities in round 2 will remain CCAA property. Yes – all belongings and art

works will be returned to each applicant on the day of auditions. Round 2 original portfolio art will be returned to candidates after the

interview.

Q. Can I get help to create my portfolio? Do I need private lessons?

A. We encourage you to seek opinions, however all work must be solely created by the candidate. A declaration form is to be

signed when submitting the portfolio. Discrepancies in candidate’s work during round 1 and round 2 will be noted. Understandably,

there may be assistance in the documenting and printing of the art pieces for submission in round 1. Private lessons are not a

requirement. Please note that we do not endorse any private studios nor their claim of ensuring the candidates’ success

through our audition process.

The Ideal Visual Arts Candidate is:

Open minded and willing to explore diverse themes, media and techniques that span historical and contemporary genres.

Motivated, dedicated and passionate about the creative process.

Prepared and organized with good time management skills to balance the demands of the art program and academic

courses.

Eager to share his/her work with others both in the studio and with the greater community.

Has a strong NEED to create and craves a deeper understand of the historical, theoretical and technical aspects of art.

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Shannon Wong (Art director Big Studios, Juno Winner for NFL & Sports Network graphics)

Kik DiNino (Art Director/YTV)

Kira Shaimanova (Illustrator & Juno winner music video animation, Rolling Stone, Toys R U)

Lisa Santos-Canning (Marilyn Denis Show & HGTV host /Interior Designer)

Marvin Mariano & Valentine DeLandro (Illustrators/designer for Marvel Comics and Hasbro Toys)

Stephen Sayer (Sherridan College Instructor)

Salini Perera (Illustrator /Cristal Award for best short France 2013)

Tessar Lo (Professional Artist: Included in ‘One of 60 Important Contemporary Canadian Artist” Exhibition 2012)

Sam Yip (Art Director, Disney Studios)

Inquiries:

[email protected] OR [email protected]

http://cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org/



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