ONLINE High School Design & Production Audition Requirements

The Design & Production Department is looking for high school students who have an interest and passion for the "Behind-the Scenes" work that goes into all areas of production.  Fields of interest may include Costume Design and Construction, Props, Stage Management, Lighting Design, Sound Design and Engineering, Set Design & Construction or other applicable areas of expertise.

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To apply to SDSCPA Design & Production:

Submit a design portfolio that includes examples of your work and an artist statement.  Portfolios can be created in Google Slides or as a PowerPoint presentation uploaded into a cloud folder like Google Drive or DropBox.  Use the following criteria to help create your portfolio.

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1. Your Work:

• Include images of at least three (3) pieces demonstrating your area(s) of interest and/or experience in design & production.  If you have no prior technical experience, piece can be submitted that have been developed specifically for the audition.

• Pieces may include sketches, photos, or models of sets, costumes, props, lighting designs, sound charts, script work, or other work demonstrating your area(s) of interest.

• For each piece that you have chosen, add a brief paragraph that explains:

  • What production (show, class, or personal) was this piece created for?​

  • What was your process (that is, how did you do it?)

  • What did you enjoy about creating this piece?

  • Where applicable, include your research, including notes and any other evidence of process such as materials used.

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   2. Artist Statement

With your portfolio submit an artist statement video.  Recordings can be uploaded to your cloud folder and submitted with your portfolio, or uploaded to YouTube with the link added in your submission folder.  Include the following in your statement:

• Your name (First and Last)

• Your CURRENT grade level

• Your AREA(s) of interest in Design & Production (It's ok to have more than one!)

• Your EXPERIENCE in Design & Production (classes, productions, etc.)

• Your REASONS for wanting to major in Design & Production.  Why do you want to study "Tech"?

• What STRENGTHS do you bring to the Design & Production Program?

 

Areas of assessment will include:

• Skills and Technical Knowledge

• Capacity and Potential

• Understanding and articulation of Process

• Understanding and articulation of area(s) of interest

 

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION APPLICATION

Please upload your Design & Production Portfolio pieces and video statement to a cloud folder like Google Drive or DropBox.  Ensure the settings on your portfolio folder are set so that Anyone with the Link can view the contents.

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If you prefer to use YouTube for your video, please upload the video as Unlisted to protect your student’s privacy and add the link to your cloud folder. 

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