The extracurricular activity of 11th and 12th graders who are about to enter college is as important as their school grades (GPA) and SAT scores. Most colleges are interested in what activities applicants did and what club they were involved in while they were in school. In-depth activities are especially important because they reveal the special enthusiasm and talent of the student.
As art has been shown to have a direct impact on children’s education and intellectual development, 74% of U.S. youths are closely related to entertainment as a hobby.
Art activities vary by age. Before age nine, education focused on creating and drawing for creativity is emphasized. At this time, art education that uses various materials to bring the focus of children, creative expression and thought, and creative making is encouraged.
After nine years old, they should learn the basics of drawing, such as accurate observational drawing, color expression.
Going to Art College is relatively easier than entering to other colleges, but it is not easy to follow a tight course schedule that allows little time of sleep like three or four hours per day without clear goals and passion.
Therefore, first and foremost, you should think carefully about whether you really want to go to Art College, and if you decide to go to, you should start working on your portfolio as early as possible.
We have to prepare a portfolio from 11th grade at the latest. Portfolios take up more than 75% in admissions standards, and it also decides scholarship benefits.
Admissions officers assess students’ talents, experiences, and efforts through their portfolios, so they should prepare creative works that reflect their interests.
Since the type of portfolio required for each university is different, it is also helpful to arrange and prepare the colleges and majors that students want to enter in advance.
