How to apply for studying abroad in art: Foreign art exams attach importance to students' professional works.

Art study abroad, formerly known as "study abroad", has become a new way for more and more China students to study abroad in recent years. However, when many China students choose art to study abroad, their understanding of overseas art colleges and majors is not comprehensive and rational.

In recent years, with more and more candidates getting on the "low-scoring" art bus, the competition of art college entrance examination is becoming more and more fierce. Faced with such a severe situation, many parents and children began to choose to study art abroad. Non-traditional "art majors" gradually got rid of the unpopular state and became hot, becoming the "upstart" in the study abroad market.

Which countries are popular choices for studying in liberal arts?

Compared with Art Candidates, where the pre-test market is full and the post-test employment is very skinny, international art education is more dominant. There is no interview selection in foreign "art examination", and most schools pay more attention to students' professional works. For China art students, the chances of successful application are greater, and the competitive pressure is much less than that in China. Throughout the history of art, the vane of international art has always been western art, which has accumulated many famous art schools and world-class master resources. Coupled with the relaxed artistic environment and diverse cultural background, foreign art education environment is really popular.

In particular, the 20 14 domestic art examination reform not only canceled some school test sites, but also made new regulations on the cultural admission line of candidates. The threshold of domestic art schools is getting higher and higher, and the cultural scores of art candidates are greatly improved, and the cultural scores of other art candidates are also improved accordingly.

At the same time, there is a big gap in domestic high-end artistic talents. To this end, studying abroad has become another way for art candidates to pursue their dreams. Li Luo, chief operating officer of Bank of America Philip Burkart Group, said that the countries and regions where students apply mainly include Europe, Australia and the United States, among which the United States accounts for a large proportion.

What are the characteristics of art enrollment in popular countries studying abroad?

At present, the enrollment characteristics of art students in the most popular countries in the world are as follows:

United States of America

As a creative power, the United States is the most developed country in the art industry in the world. American art covers a wide range, including sculpture, compilation, painting, design, illustration, interior design, graphic design, animation, photography, film, jewelry design, media design and so on. At present, American art colleges mainly value students' artistic accomplishment, that is, speaking with works. The admission ratio of the top 500 art colleges in the United States is about 100: 1. American art majors cannot apply to all schools with the same portfolio. Some colleges and universities require students to have interdisciplinary ability, while others require professional skills. Which works should appear in the application materials, and the arrangement order will affect the application results. In a word, American art colleges pay attention to innovation, and the cost of studying abroad is high and the threshold for studying abroad is high.

Britain, England

For a long time, the number of students majoring in art in Britain has shown a steady upward trend, mainly studying fashion design, interior design, landscape design and graphic design, among which exhibition planning has become a new bright spot. The focus of British art major is not how to attach importance to creativity, but how to show creativity and turn it into commercial use. British universities require art applicants to have a solid foundation and professional knowledge. In Britain, students can choose other majors besides majors. For example, students who study painting can choose printing. British art colleges generally require IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with an average undergraduate credit score of 80 or above. British art colleges include art departments of comprehensive universities and specialized art colleges. Some public art colleges, such as university of the arts london, have very strict requirements for students, and the basic requirement is to be born in the art category. It should be noted that studying art requires higher economic strength.

France

There are 56 public art academies in France, which belong to the French Ministry of Culture and Communication and are equivalent to the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation, students can obtain the French National Master of Plastic Arts Diploma (DNAP/DNSEP) issued by the French Ministry of Culture. At present, more than15 students studying in France choose art majors. More than half of these students enrolled in art majors choose design majors such as fashion design, graphic design and architectural design.

Australia

There are many famous universities in Australia, such as Australia's Big Eight. These universities are famous for their art majors and rich courses, which provide students with a variety of choices. Australia is an immigrant country, which makes it a diversified country. Multiculturalism and beautiful scenery are very suitable for artistic creation. Many Australian universities have strong design majors, such as graphic design and industrial design. Students majoring in design at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology can choose from them. Creative industries in Australian universities include animation, digital art and design, interactive visual design, film and television image production, game design and so on. Graduates of this major generally have higher salaries. Architecture has always been a hot major in Australia. Whether it is landscape design or architecture, the salary is high and the employment is wide.

How to successfully apply for art study abroad

When students in China choose countries and institutions to study art, they should combine their own interests with the characteristics and requirements of each country. But it must be understood that foreign art schools are not easy to apply.

For applicants studying abroad, the application materials of different schools are similar, mainly personal statements, letters of recommendation, resumes, high school transcripts (universities), application forms, application fees, language scores and portfolios. Among them, the portfolio is the most critical, generally accounting for more than 70% of the university admission consideration. Excellent works can make students stand out and get high scholarships. So, how to make a portfolio?

First, it should be targeted. After determining the target school and major, we should try our best to understand the skills, styles and genres that the college values, and make a portfolio based on our own characteristics.

Second, pay attention to diversity. The portfolio should show the complete self, so the portfolio should reflect the diversity. For example, students majoring in fashion design need to present two or three series of design works, show their different design styles and creative sources, and attach some works in other artistic fields that they are good at, such as fabric design, sculpture and jewelry design. It is best to cover many aspects of your design ability and skills, such as sketch, watercolor, creativity, color matching, structural design, software application and so on.

Third, creativity is the key. The core of design is creativity. Foreign art colleges should recruit students with innovative consciousness, creative inspiration and talent, rather than students who can only copy and copy. Creativity is the soul of the portfolio. Whether it is ready-made style, artistic style or high-definition style, you need to show your creative ability. The interviewer will focus on the applicant's creativity and logical thinking ability.

Fourth, reflect the design process. Western art teaching pays more attention to the integrity of the creative process, which is a creative process from the initial conception and sketch to the shaping of works. If the applicant can fully reflect it, the persuasiveness of the work will be greatly improved. For example, students who apply for fashion design major need to present their ideas through a series of processes, such as inspiration source, market research, data collection, fabric and color selection, pattern drawing, rendering, making or sewing, and ready-to-wear display.

Fifth, pay attention to typesetting. At the beginning of the portfolio, you need an eye-catching cover, and the first page is a simple resume that highlights your personality. In terms of the number of works, fashion design majors need to provide two or three series of works, focusing on one series, and other design majors need to show about 10 creative works. The files of the whole portfolio should not be too large, otherwise they may be deleted as junk files.

Generally speaking, the portfolio of applying for undergraduate study abroad focuses on showing basic skills, while the portfolio of applying for postgraduate study abroad focuses on reflecting personal style. Of course, specific to each school and course, the requirements for the portfolio are also different.