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 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.
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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,
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 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
Size – suggested 11 inches x 14 inches (28 cm x 36 cm)
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)
Size – suggested 11 inches x 14 inches (28 cm x 36 cm)
‘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)
VISUAL ARTS APPLICANTS
FOR GRADES 10 - 12
PORTFOLIO ITEM – Piece # 2a
APPLICANT’S NAME_________________________________ Applying to Grade: _______
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
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