Portfolio: Social Science with specialization in Art and Form

Aim:

To assess the level of artistic proﬁciency of the applicants, get insight into the thinkingprocess behind some of the art or design works created and encourage exposure to artin general before the course start.

The portfolio: outline

The portfolio consists of 4 assignments that need to be completed and shown. The assessmentof the portfolio will be in the form of a personal interview with the student, which takes around15-20 minutes. Here the applicant will get an opportunity to show, explain or give insight into thework he or she has completed. All work can be taken home directly after the interview (we do notkeep any portfolios).

The portfolio should contain:Form drawing:

Of any chosen objects that has form or volume. Try to create a pleasingcomposition. Reproduce the objects to display the illusion of form usinglight and shadow. The student can use any drawing style or combination of these (Contour line, cross hatching, hatching, continuous shadow, pointsor dots)Good tip: think about the placement of the objects (composition) and try touse as much as possible of the paper surface.

Completed class project from Art in year 8/9:

Any project that has been completed during class time in “Grundskola”during year 8/9. Attach a small summary of the project ideas and theintended outcome on the back

Own artistic activity:

An example of any personal artistic activity (not class work) that thestudent completed in his or her free time. This can be any art media (ex.Painting, drawing, sculpting, photography etc)Any three dimensional work needs to be photographed and added into theﬁle.Give a short description of your ideas, thoughts, symbolism or process onthe back of the cardboard or add an attachment to the work

Artistic interest:

Give evidence and a short description of any art or design exhibition theyou attended in the last six months. Give a short summary of yourimpressions on the exhibition and if possible select an art or design pieceand describe this, explaining the personal or social value, function orsymbolism and aesthetic or artistic value. You can make a simple drawingof this art or design work.The write up should not be more than one page, written in Times NewRoman size 12.OrSelect an artwork by a well known artist. Give a short summary of what youthink is the personal or social value of the art work. Give comments on thepossible symbolism in the art work. Give short background information onthe artist.The write up should not be more than one page, written in Times NewRoman size 12.

General:

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It is important that you put the same amount of work into all theassignments, because all

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all of them carry the same value when it comes tomerit points.Try and get assistance from your art teacher or an artist to help youcompile your portfolio.

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Meritpoints: portfolio grade + grade points from 16 best subjects inGrundskola

The portfolio presentation will be in the form of an interview taking placeon:Tuesday, 22 March, 2011Wednesday, 23 March, 2011Thursday, 24 March, 2011