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PERSHING VISUAL ARTS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
We look forward to meeting with you on your scheduled in-person audition date. Our audition consists of three sections: Portfolio, Interview, and Drawing. All supplies will be provided during the audition. Please remember to bring in your personal art portfolio consisting of 3- 5 2d artworks. All directions for each requirement must be followed. Also, a rubric will be utilized to score each applicant, which is posted below.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of three 2d drawings, paintings or a combination of both
No anime or cartoon character drawings will be accepted towards minimal art pieces
INTERVIEW
Students will be asked various questions by the art teachers and to fill the student response form with their drawing portion of their audition.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Why do you want to attend the Pershing visual arts program?
What was your favorite artwork? Explain?
DRAWING ( 2 PARTS)
Part 1 Students will create a pencil still life drawing of different objects during their audition, exhibiting knowledge of composition, value, technique, and strong direct observation skills. pencil, paper, and still life objects will be provided.
Part 2 Students will create an imaginative, creature drawing (in pencil) that comes out at night.
RUBRIC
Drawing Skills/Technique 75
Artwork from Portfolio/Audition 75
Follow Directions 75
Interview/Presentation 75
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER CONTACTS
Stephanie Perugini : sperugin@houstonisd.org
Margo Dehoyos: Margo.Dehoyos@houstonisd.org