A Message from Chancellor Mauceri
Application - All Applicants
Applications are no longer being accepted for Freshman and Transfer applicants
Interview Dates - Freshman and Transfer Students
Graduate Film Applicants and International Graduate Applicants
Notification of Decision - All Applicants
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities - All Applicants
Final Steps - All Applicants
To be granted an interview by the School of Filmmaking, applicants must submit the following documentation. Files that do not have all of the required documentation will not be considered for an invitation to interview.
Application
- The application for admission must be completed online.
- A nonrefundable application fee ($60 for U.S. Citizens/Permanent U.S. Resident/$110 for international applicants).
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the application deadline to secure the interview date they desire.
- All required documentation must be on file in order for the applicant file to be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee for a final decision regarding acceptance.
Transcripts
- Official high school transcript showing course work in which you are currently enrolled or official transcript for any college course work. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is expected.
- GED recipients should provide an official test score from the test center.
- Home Schooled applicants must provide course titles and course descriptions for each year of home schooling, test used and evaluation of knowledge that the applicant has completed the equivalent of the UNC System minimum course requirements. If the applicant has attended a traditional high school an official transcript from that school must be submitted.
SAT or ACT
- Official SAT or ACT score from the testing agency.
- Minimum SAT score: 540 Critical Reading, 520 Math, 530 Writing or a combined score of verbal, math and writing of 1400.
Artistic Statement
- A two-page statement expressing your interests, goals and other information providing insight into your work.
Resume
- All applicants must submit a resume detailing their artistic experience and educational objectives.
Other Documentation
- A Mandatory Information Form.
- Complete, sign and give the form to your guidance counselor or college advisor to complete, sign and mail to the Office of Admissions. If not enrolled in school/college at the current time the form should be completed by an employer, mentor, or instructor.
- Provision of Social Security Number form. Sign and return.
International Applicants – Additional Documentation
- If you are a Permanent Resident a copy of both sides of your permanent resident paperwork should accompany the application or the application agreement statement.
- A copy of your current passport.
- If you hold a visa and/or I-20 provide a copy along with application materials.
- Verification of sufficient funds to cover the first year of enrollment or affidavit of support from a bank or sponsor is required.
- A completed UNC School of the Arts Financial Statement Form must be completed by the applicant and can be accessed on www.uncsa.edu/admissions/guidelines.htm.
All Year One students admitted to the School of Filmmaking enter the program as “generalists,” but each applicant may tailor his or her portfolio to contain any combination of the suggested items listed in the three categories below.
Applicants who wish to have portfolio materials returned are advised to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with proper postage; and/or for those applicants, who are granted an in-person interview, may ask for portfolio materials at the end of the interview. Additionally, it is highly recommended that all DVDs be tested on a commercial DVD player before submission.
ANIMATION AND PRODUCTION DESIGN
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• Photographs of productions
• Drawings or paintings from art classes (not necessarily related to film)
• Three dimensional work, models, sculpture
• Production books
• Production draftings
• Scene, costume renderings and sketches
• Visual examples showing highest level of achievement and training, graphic abilities and artistic vision
• Sketchbooks, preliminary sketches (your process)
• Any computer-aided drafting examples of applicant’s work
• Examples of designs rendered using Adobe Creative Suite
Packages or other design software
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• A DVD showing work shot on film or video
• A portfolio of still photographs showing composition and framing skills
DIRECTING, Picture EDITING AND SOUND DESIGN,
PRODUCING, AND SCREENWRITING
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• Creative writing, short stories, screenplays
• A DVD of narrative film or video projects
• Slide shows that tell a story
• Still photographs
• Shot lists, floor plans, overheads and/or storyboards of applicants film or video projects
• Budgets for film or video projects created
• Pamphlets of theatrical productions in which applicant worked in any capacity
• Journals of film/video and/or theater productions in which applicant participated
Application
- The application for admission must be completed online.
- A nonrefundable application fee ($60 for U.S. Citizens/Permanent U.S. Resident/$110 for international applicants).
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the application deadline to secure the interview date they desire.
- All required documentation must be on file in order for the applicant file to be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee for a final decision regarding acceptance.
Transcripts
- Official high school transcript showing course work in which you are currently enrolled or official transcript for any college course work.
- GED recipients should provide an official test score from the test center.
- Home Schooled applicants must provide course titles and course descriptions for each year of home schooling, test used and evaluation of knowledge that the applicant has completed the equivalent of the UNC System minimum course requirements. If the applicant has attended a traditional high school an official transcript from that school must be submitted.
SAT or ACT
- Official SAT or ACT score from the testing agency.
- Minimum SAT score: 540 Critical Reading, 520 Math, 530 Writing or a combined score of verbal, math and writing of 1400.
Artistic Statement
- A two-page statement expressing your interests, goals and other information providing insight into your work.
Resume
- All applicants must submit a resume detailing their artistic experience and educational objectives.
Other Documentation
- A Mandatory Information Form.
- Complete, sign and give the form to your guidance counselor or college advisor to complete, sign and mail to the Office of Admissions. If not enrolled in school/college at the current time the form should be completed by an employer, mentor, or instructor.
- Provision of Social Security Number form. Sign and return.
International Applicants – Additional Documentation
- If you are a Permanent Resident a copy of both sides of your permanent resident paperwork should accompany the application or the application agreement statement.
- A copy of your current passport.
- If you hold a visa and/or I-20 provide a copy along with application materials.
- Verification of sufficient funds to cover the first year of enrollment or affidavit of support from a bank or sponsor is required.
- A completed UNC School of the Arts Financial Statement Form must be completed by the applicant and can be accessed on www.uncsa.edu/admissions/guidelines.htm.
- Interviews will be held on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts campus.
- Interview times are assigned after check-in is complete.
- Applicants can expect to spend the day on campus.
Applications are no longer being accepted for Freshman and Transfer Applicants to the School of Filmmaking.
INTERVIEW DATE
Friday, December 9, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Skype and Phone Interviews
The School of Filmmaking will honor requests from applicants outside of the United States and to those who are experiencing hardship. You must provide a current Skype address and/or phone number, including time zone information with the application. Interview teams will make every effort to accommodate requests.
Exceptions will also be made for an applicant who is scheduled for a campus interview but due to inclement weather must cancel a flight or car drive to the campus.
Additionally, the School of Filmmaking reserves the right to request a Skype or phone interview when the campus is threatened with inclement weather.
INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
ANIMATION AND PRODUCTION DESIGN
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• Photographs of productions
• Drawings or paintings from art classes (not necessarily related to film)
• Three dimensional work, models, sculpture
• Production books
• Production draftings
• Scene, costume renderings and sketches
• Visual examples showing highest level of achievement and training, graphic abilities and artistic vision
• Sketchbooks, preliminary sketches (your process)
• Any computer aided drafting examples of applicant’s work
• Examples of designs rendered using Adobe Creative Suite Packages or other design software
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• A DVD showing work shot on film or video
• A portfolio of still photographs showing composition and framing skills
DIRECTING, PICTURE EDITING AND SOUND DESIGN,
PRODUCING, AND SCREENWRITING
Examples of work the portfolio might contain:
• Creative writing, short stories, screenplays
• A DVD of narrative film or video projects
• Slide shows that tell a story
• Still photographs
• Shot lists, floor plans, overheads and/or storyboards of applicants film or video projects
• Budgets for film or video projects created
• Pamphlets of theatrical productions in which applicant worked in any capacity
• Journals of film/video and/or theater productions in which applicant participated
TRANSFER STUDENTS — Year Two
Transfer students applying at the Year Two level must take a series of proficiency exams to determine possible placement into Year Two. It is recommended that proficiency exams are taken prior to and/or on the same day as the campus interview. Exams must be taken on campus, no exceptions. Please allow five to six hours to complete examination. Additionally, transfer students must also demonstrate the
capabilities listed in the “Admission” section above.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- All applicants for the Film Music Composition program must submit an application, application fee and supporting documentation to the Office of Admissions by the stated deadline. Applications may be submitted up until February 1, 2012.
- Applications will be accepted or denied based on the documentation submitted.
- If an interview is granted, the Office of Admissions will notify the applicant in writing.
- The interview date and time will be arranged with the applicant if the application is accepted.
INTERVIEWS
- On campus interviews are encouraged however applicants may request a Skype or phone interview.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the deadline to insure that there is time to process the application and to receive from the Office of Admissions written confirmation of the desired audition and/or interview date and time. Early submission of the application also allows ample time for the applicant to plan travel.
Skype and Phone Interviews
The School of Filmmaking will honor requests from applicants outside of the United States and to those who are experiencing hardship. You must provide a current Skype address and/or phone number, including time zone information with the application. Interview teams will make every effort to accommodate requests. Exceptions will also be made for an applicant who is scheduled for a campus interview but due to inclement weather must cancel a flight or car drive to the campus. Additionally, the School of Filmmaking reserves the right to request a Skype or phone interview when the campus is threatened with inclement weather.
GRADUATE INTERVIEW DATES
• All interviews will be held on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts campus.
• All applicants for the Film Music Composition program will check in at 9 am the day of
the scheduled interview.
Interview Date Application Deadline
TO BE ANNOUNCED
- Decisions concerning admission are made only after all candidates have interviewed.
- The Admissions Review Committee will review applicant files that are recommended for acceptance and make the final admission decision.
- All required materials must be on file for the applicant to be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee. No incomplete files will be reviewed.
The School of Filmmaking is committed to ensuring that otherwise qualified students with disabilities are given equal access through reasonable accommodations to its services, programs, activities, education and employment for students with disabilities. The School of Filmmaking works closely with Counseling and Disability Services in this process. Counseling and Disability Services is the contact point for students with permanent or temporary sensory, physical or psychological disabilities interested in requesting reasonable accommodations due to the effects of a disability.
Students who wish to request reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact Counseling and Disability Services to start the process for documenting their disability and determining eligibility for services prior to the start of the program. While this process can be started at any time, reasonable accommodations may not be implemented retroactively so being timely in requesting your accommodations is very important. NCSA does have policies regarding the type of documentation required in order to diagnose different disabilities and a process for requesting accommodations. To learn more about the process for establishing services through these offices please contact Counseling and Disability Services.
Students with disabilities are expected to perform all the essential functions of the program with or without reasonable accommodation. The School of Filmmaking will work with the student and Counseling and Disability Services to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations. While The School of Filmmaking will make every effort to work with our students with disabilities to accommodate their disability-related needs, it is important to note we are not required to provide requested accommodations that would fundamentally alter the essential functions or technical standards of the program.
- For your records keep copies of the application and all materials mailed to the Office of Admissions. Items can get lost in the mail.
- Always address materials to the following mailing address:
Office of Admissions
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
1533 S. Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
- Materials mailed to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts only may be distributed to other departments and delay processing of your application.
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